Ken, perhaps, ^ , what is "color sanded"? I'm a newbie at this and don't mind learning, but it's sure seeming to be that I'm a very slow learner. I have been following some tips and advice from the paint supplier (Ray, at Wyricks, in Zeeland, very nice people), but what I'm learning the most is that Murphy's Law has NOT been repealed. I'd love to be done with the hood and move on to other pieces and parts...... Btw, thank you all for the kind words and encouragement. I really do enjoy sharing what I'm sort of learning, maybe......