Buffing and polishing is done with the same machine I mentioned earlier
The Buffing compound will do just fine after 600 grid.
I used successfully Aqua Buff 1000 and 2000 in succession.
Results are just great.
It is made by Hawk Eye Industries Inc. As the name implies it is water based
and has no silicones or solvents in it.
By the way all is done with the same wool pad. It is a piece of cake.
Udo

Can you help me with some specifics. You said "Orbital machines are for
polishing wax". But if my notes are correct, polishing and waxing are
two different exercises, one preparing the surface and the other
protecting it. Can you clarify?

Also, what is buffing? What is cutting? What's the difference between a
buffer and polisher? 1750rpm and 8 in foam pads on what type or brand
of machine? I see 6, 7, 8, and 10 inch pads; can typical machines
handle multiple pad sizes?

I remember a little less than two years ago going through a state of
careful study mixed with terminal confusion when I was learning about
flight computers, loggers and electric varios. This is déjà vu!

~ted