Buffing compounds

[CPDesigns]

I just picked up a paintroller and modified some of the plastic end-pieces to use for a buffer and I had a question about compounds. Is "white rouge" the same as "white diamond"? Is there a brand preference? I use Shellawax EEE when I'm done sanding right now, should I use a tripoli compound on the buffer as well before the white compound or is that tripoli overkill? Any other buffing tips I'm missing out on?

Thanks!

 

[driften]

If you micromesh to 12000 then using tripoli is going backwords. So skip the tripoli or don't bother MMing as high!

 

[DCBluesman]

Are EEE and tripoli darn near the same "grit"? (Hint: EEE might well be read as triple E). [] On most plastics (resins, just so Anthony's not offended) Micro-Mesh 12000 followed by a good automotive swirl remover (such as Meguiar's) is sufficient. White diamond is an equally good polish at that stage.