This is a classic motorcycle rim made of chromed steel.

I want to sand and buff it to a smooth finish before sending it for rechroming.

I need to sand/buff ALONG the rim, then sand/buff ACROSS it to remove the marks created from the previous sanding/buffing.

I have this list of tools to my disposal.
Electric drill, sand paper with rubber pads, flap wheel, sanding drum, catridge roll and buffing wheels and compounds (emery, tripoli, white & blue rouge).

What should I use to sand/buff along the rim?
What should I use to sand/buff across the rim?

What tools to use first, then second then third?
What tool size to use?
What grit size to start and end with?

When to start using the compound, what compound to start and end with?

I am sure there is more than one way to do this. Some tips would be great, or I am bound to take 5 times as longer to get the job done.

Thank you
Marcus