M_Boats: Cleaning the hull with rubbing compound

Montypals: Man, my Monty has lots of oxidation. It has been neglected while I build my SCAMP. So, I want to rub out the hull, but I have never done it. Should I do it by hand, or use some kind of buffing machine? I think the laps will get in the way. Thoughts? Daniel Rich M15 #208 "Kestrel" danielgrich@gmail.com