My current favourite "Quick Hit" kit (5 day). I let it finish, stabilise, thrash it with a drill for an hour, and add the first finings. Then instead of adding the second finings 3 hours later, I leave it at least another day. I then leave it at least 5 more days before bottling (so 10-11 days total), and every time it comes out as clear as a bell. I completely agree with the OP - it tastes like a much pricier wine, and I'm currently brewing 42L per month of this.