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Thanks for the tip on the drools / icicles, I got rid of a few on the hood and then found one on the cowl.. I went over the hood sides as it looked like the clearcoat just didn't flow... Since I had to clean up some drools anyway, I scuffed it and reshot it. This time I gave it a good wet coat and when I left it was looking better.

Dave are you saying I need to sand the car with the 1K, 2K, 3K paper? Wet is preferred? Where can I find this Presta 1500? Is it something just paint shops have? OH GOODY.. Shopping for another power tool!

Here's the car in the sun.
Mike - the amount of orange peel depends on how coarse you need to start. I did mine with 1000 to 2500(not all have that grit) then did the Presta. Meguires has similar and is my alternate to that Presta. Yes, you should be able to find Presta and the pro level Meguires at an auto body supply - and sticker shock applies. Oh and 3m paper, it will wear much faster then the Norton and Mirka is better yet if you can find it locally

http://www.prestaproducts.com/Buffin...unds-list.aspx

Now, buffers - I use mine for dual purpose, so I found this Hitachi - also currently in the sticker shock area, though I did find mine at a new product bargain price. I do have to warn you - those sanding muscles of yours - they'll be bigger as this thing with a Velco pad and wool buff is about 9 very heavy pounds after about 2-3 hours.