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Either method will work. I personally don't like using DA's for finish work because if you look carefully, they leave small orbital scratches in the finish....more evident when then paper gets dirty.

Personally, I would try a 2x2 section the old fashion way (600, paper, water and a squeegee) and see how it looks. If it does not knock down the peel enough...you can break out the DA and get more aggressive but even then I would still go back and do a final finish wetsanding by hand.

If it makes you feel better...I have wetsanded and buffed by hand an entire 30 Pearson Flyer. (My arms were like jello though)

I've wet sanded an entire 3o' Pearson Flyer with a spray bottle, 600 paper and a squeeg