Don, I have just started using CA, I'm using the blo/ca meathod too... just did my first two test pens (oak scrap)... I don't have any MM so I just used 600, 1500,and 2000 sandpaper and then a piece of paper bag to polish. The finish looks good, but it doesn't shine like glass. Close, but not glass. The second pen I did, I used a bit of shellwax for a final step, and it looked a little better. I want to get a buffing setup, but budget doesn't allow it right now, I think TSQ is the way to go. I'm just making a bunch of pens for christams (slimlines for now). Anyway, I follow almost the same procueedure as you except I use Viva paper towels. The only thing that bothers me is the fumes from the curing CA... stuff burns my nose.
Chuck