Because I am nearing the end of a 1.5 year frame off resto project, I have some input. It is very difficult to get a good finish on paint if you don't use a paint booth. I only painted non critical surfaces myself (underside of hood, firewall, etc. While I tried to make a crude paint booth, the paint still has visible grains from dust. My garage is clean, but in the 8 hours it takes the paint to harden, the dust will find the surface. I am leaving the exterior to a professional. I used a single stage acrylic enamel which is very easy to use. You can do this , or use a two stage (color plus clear coat). On the frame I used POR15 plus gloss enamel on top since the POR 15 is not too shiny. Good luck, JT
