RE: Automotive paint
Ditto all of the above. I have my local auto parts store mix my colors for me. I like a metellic flake look. I use 15% nitro and have no problems with it. I have also never used a topcoat. I never used aan HVLP gun but I am going to buy one for my current build. The weather down here should warm up enough in the next 4 weeks to paint in my garage. By then I will be ready.
I love the auto paint. It is very hard after cure. And I use a high gloss also. I may experiment with a topcoat on some scrap this time. Just hate to buy the stuff cause its not cheap.
What did you cover your Corsair with? Looks good.