Whew, thanks for the words of support HOTRODPAINT, I definately need them

I was planning on using the urethane enamel finish (tougher coating?) and that is the one that does require a catalyst. But the same color in an acrylic lacquer finish does not use the catalyst.

But is the acrylic as good as the enamel (in durability anyway)? Maybe my idea that the urethane enamel is all that is based on just plain pooh?

'Cus if the acrylic is as good as urethanne and doesn't require expensive equipment, I'll go with the acrylic. But I also understand that if I use an acrylic Kandy, I need acrylic base coat too, is that right?

But if the Urethane is the way to go for durability of color/finish and a onetime exposure with a charcoal mask and HVLP gun won't make my arms fall off, then I'll stick to my guns and plow on!

So many questions! But I know that I'm going out on a limb by using Kandy (being the in-experienced painter that I am) and I'm just trying to get my arms around this stuff.

Many thanks for all your ideas, thoughts.......