Man... i'll tell ya that your progress and your ability to overcome your issues is inspiring a lot of ppl to finish their cars, including me.
I overwhelmed myself trying to do all the same body work that you're doing without any previous experience..
So this thread has been a huge guide for me and ive been managing. Glass-lite and filler will be here Thurs to finish my flares and i'll be priming the car in my own garage like you did.
So I appreciate the detailed steps you put in your posts when you tackle something.
Out of curiosity, why not put a few coats of clear over the base coat? is it a more in-depth process or is it just not necessary?