TC, I'm very concerned about your lack of knowledge on stripe polishing and aluminum sanding. Since I should be receiving my Kirkham before you get yours, I will train you how to sand aluminum. It's really easy to do, but you will need a lot of practice. It should take about one entire car, before I can turn you loose to do your own car.
Please don't embarass me by thanking me or buying the beer(ok, maybe one case), the piece of mind I get from helping others is thanks enough.
Wax on, wax off. Paint the fence. Scotchbrite my car.
Get the picture?
HTH