Mike, Michael Dresdner's method for a satin sheen is to use 400 sefl lubricating sand paper just enough to get off any dust nib's or scratches, then use 0000 steel wool that has been dipped in paste wax and moving with the grain. Apply more wax as a lubricant as needed. Make sure to overlap your strokes. Wipe off with a clean dry cloth, mist with water and repeat with very light pressure on a new 0000 pad to remove any wax build up.
For a gloss sheen use 400, 600, 800, 1200 till it is glass smooth. Buff with a clean damp cloth or buffer and auto rubbing compound. Wipe off any residue and repeat with auto polishing compound.
It is important to remember to wait until the finish has cured to rub it. Water based products require 4 weeks before rubbing. Oil based products require 2 days before rubbing. You can find this and other great answers in Michaels book: Wood Finishing Fixes.
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