Ptxman,

The clear is a urethane product called slick and quick, A quart of it with hardener cost 22 dollars and I can usually get at least four racers out of a quart.

I usually put on a quick tack coat and then one medium coat and hang it outside to dry.

The foam pads are usually used with the firmer ones for cutting with compound and the softer ones for applying glaze. I use a hairy type wool pad for the compound and foam for glaze.

I looked at your polisher and it appears to be a dual orbit type which doesnt work that well for really color sanding and buffing. They are made more for wax applications as they dont build the heat needed for polishing. I think this may be your problem with not getting a true shine. Also your clear needs to be a true 2 part ( catalyzied ) clear to achieve the proper hardnes to polish.

My compressor is just a 110 volt single stage garage compressor, It runs alot but keeps up fairly well.

Hope this helps
Dave E.