Here is what I go through Mike - sometimes that is! LOL
Depends on if I have, what I might consider, a nice build, and want to go the extra mile.......
I have polished enamels, as well as acrylics. You can do both, just got to be cool and careful with enamels, no doubt.
I have learned, via the master DC, not to block back the color coats very much, if at all really.
For the color coats, I just use automotive polishes. I have been using Meguiar's PlastX cleaner / polish for awhile now
Goes on easy, buffs off easy, and washes off cleanly. It leaves no scratches or circles.
It is actually designed for clear parts, headlights, etc - that's why I use it on the color coats.
Then a light water rinse and dry before spraying your clear coats. Depending on if it needs it or not, I will do some light wet sanding in between the clear coats.
Normally I just stand right at the sink, with the running water, and work small areas at a time. Blocking each section using light horizontal / vertical drags.
I try to not wet sand in circles. Sometimes you don't have much choice, but avoid the circles if you can, at least I do anyways.
Work your way through at least (3) different grits before you apply the final clear coats.
I get these micro pads you can get at Hobby Lobby - I tend to use the 6000, 8000 and 12000 pads the most.
After the light clear coats, and wet sanding, apply a final, slightly heavier / wet coat, let this set up good and then it's onto the waxing....
Mother's carnauba is the bomb, at least I think so. I have been using the liquid Brazilian carnauba cleaner wax.
I also use this stuff on our Camaro, and we have the trophy's from car shows to prove it's good. It's really easy to, "Wax On and Wax Off"
Honestly bud, just treat your build like a real car for polishing and waxing, and you will be good to go!
Oh yeah - For all polishing and waxing, I use those micro fiber towels you can get anywhere these days.
