I just finished up a stock a few weeks ago and I used 2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper wet to knock down the little imperfections lightly, then automotive polishing compound to get it glass smooth. Renaissance Wax on top of that. Came out great...
All of those are decent choices and I may be forced to try them. Problem with me is that I have been doing the same method of finishing since I was taught in my pre-teens. Hard to start a new process. Fear may be the factor here?
