thanks everyone for your input , i have spent all day messing around trying out different methods , i have now attained what i was trying to do , and as you all say everyone has their own method and i think i've found mine .....which is
sand blank from 400 to 4000 grit , apply three coats of ca , rub down with 12000 micromesh , then a final spray coat of laquer , the finish is like a mirror