Thanks slartibartfast (i'm not sure what the "name" or nickname in there is - "bart"?) - well the Dremel certainly is more versatile, right? Can you elaborate a bit, please, on how buffers work better for you? I'm also curious what sorts of buffing compounds and the like you use with the buffing wheel? And do you use the buffing wheel, like many, only after sanding, or, like Glen, also in lieu of sanding with something like the Formax abrasives? Appreciate your help.

Also, Sailor: the Dremel I ordered, in the mail, is variable speed 5000 - 35000 rpms. Hoping that will help....Even 5000 rpms seems tremendous, I mean hand sanding cant be more than 500? 700? I know its real hard to quantify/compare....

Thanks, guys.