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Who would have thought Carl Philipp Gottfried von Clausewitz's influence would also affect knife sharpening.

When I'm dealing with a "stubborn" knife, I set it aside and threaten it with another saying of the general: "war is the continuation of diplomacy by military means". That usually does the trick. 

Just a few tips. Sharpening is just one of two steps to obtain a sharp knife.
You'll know that the sharpening is done when you can feel a burr on the very edge of your knife. Use your fingertips, the nail of your thumb or even a piece of paper. Does the edge "catch"? That is your burr.

Step two is removing that burr. One or two very light finishing passes on the diamond wheel, then over to the honing wheel. The composite wheel will deburr the knife, take your time and don't be shy to give it an extra pass. Check if all the burr has gone. If not, repeat.

With *all* the burr gone, you'll enjoy a sharp knife.

Don't worry to much about angle, take a reasonable setting as Ken suggested.

Thank you all for your suggestions, I'll give it a go this weekend. I'll post back with the results.

My new T4 makes my sharpening life a lot easier. Knives and chisels, very easy, very sharp.
No need for the blue band aids so far !

I have some paint scrapers to sharpen. Like these: https://www.toolstation.com/prodec-professional-shave-hook/p58907

I've tried SE-77 and the universal support, no luck of course.

What would you recommend ?

Thanks !