Topic: Tank painted & cleared - now what?

[Hutch]

Need some paint finishing advise from the experts out there.  I painted and cleared my tank using Aero 2K color and 2K clear.  I'm left with a slight orange peel that I plan to wet sand out with 2000 grit paper.  Ultimately, I want to end up with a very low gloss finish without swirl marks or scratches from sanding.  What compounds and pads do you recommend, and in what sequence?  I have a variable speed buffer that goes from the 600 RPM to 3350 RPM range.

[calj737]

Wet sand with 1200 in one direction, then 2000 in the opposite, then up to 3000, then switch to a scratch compound on a firm pad (I use white), then to a polishing pad with a softer compound for finish (I use red pads here).

[Hutch]

Thanks for all the detailed info calj737.

[bear]

What carj said.
After final cutting buff, a good clean with soapy water followed by a polish with a clean buff using corn flower.
This will remove any swirling and heat marks. Adds a nice deep luster as well.

Cheers,
Brian