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Thanks for the compliments Logic!
You wisely retained final judgement for an up close inspection! Alas, I classify it as one of my worst paint jobs in my last 10 years. I am by no means a professional but am capable of better. That said, I am quite happy with it since it is not the main focus for this car. And it probably saved me $10K. ;
One factor contributing to the less than stellar job is my age and arthritis catching up with me. I did the car in segments because it is now daunting for me to do a whole car at once. Luckily this build had down time to allow this approach. However, doing it in pieces is subject to the operators stamina, eyesight, and focus on any given day! Another issue that only revealed itself after painting was the fact that the feel in my fingertips apparently no longer detects small imperfections like they used to. Not even guide coats could overcome this. So, while it looks smooth and shiny, there are numerous small surface waves here and there. If I had gone with white, they might be unnoticed. But dark "Midnight Blue" won't cooperate that way!
The paint is single stage polyurethane. I have had great success with it before, but again it was the goal of avoiding having to apply so many layers. Likewise, I have not yet blocked and polished the car. It would definitely improve the appearance, but until the shine fades, I will continue my avoidance strategies!
But ultimately, this car still radiates so much shine, most observers "gloss" right over the imperfections. Ultimately, paint is over rated! When I pop the hood, the gloss on the electronics take over!
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