Question on cutting and buffing. How fast do you normally run a buffer with first cut compound on a wool pad? I use Meguiars 84 on a wool pad, followed by 83 on a stiff foam pad, followed by 82 on a light foam pad. I run the wool pad at 1500 RPM or so. The other two, I run a little faster, since the abrasive level is less. The Meguiars seems to work well, since it is a deteriorating compound. As you buff, the compound gets less abrasive.
You must have gone crazy with the Yellow paint as even you ladder got it,
There are many yellow things in my garage now . . .