Hotrodpaint or anybody,
With painting my car white with flake blue flames. What be the correct way to paint it all?

base color,
clear,
sand(800 grit whole car)
mask flames, and paint 3 to 4 coats of clear with flake
un tape
clear whole car and flames(3x)
sand again(800)
stripe car
reclear final times(2-3)

Novice painter just do not know the correct steps.
Is this the right steps or do I not need to clear the base before I tape of flames?