astroracer,
thanks for the info! One last question if you've got a minute. What exactly does it mean to fog a metallic color to blend in lay the metallics? I realize that once I hear what it is, Im actually going to have to practice it as well, but I would like to have a general idea.

It sounds like this might be a method of changing the distance or pressure of the gun while painting to achieve better appearance laying of the metallics, but, it would seem like this might also result in an unnacceptable final texture to the paint "orange peel"? If this is the case, would the texture not really be an issue once a smooth clear is applied?