And that's exactly why it's important to get the opinions of some of the older guys on here. Some of them have been continuously building for 50 or more years. I'm just now getting back into the hobby after about 50 years. I can tell you that there are almost as many ways to achieve the finished paint job as there are guys on the forum. You'd do well to read a few different ideas, then use, or adapt, the one(s) that suit your style and provide you with the best results. It's obvious what quality of work TnT is capable of. Just look at that hood!