very basic question on paint.

You'll have trouble with a cut and buff on SS metallic
I am reading the product data sheet and they say start with 2000 followed by 3000 grit. it does say that aggressive sanding can distort metallic appearance.
Maybe I should only go with 2500 and 3000 grit and thin I was going to use the Meguirar's Ultra cut compound#106 and then #26 hi tech yellow wax.
What do you think.


Also would you go with gloss or matte black decals. ie stripes