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As usual, you guys have all the answers. I really appreciate it. I ordered an Iwata RG3L off eBay. The online dealers all wanted $285 or so.... only $125 on eBay for a new unit. As far as the compressor goes, I have a Home Depot $100 air compressor that I use for tires and blowing out my garage. Its the one with a blue oval tank about 24" long. Will this work? Or, do I need something smaller with more precision?

The single stage enamel sounds like the way to go. I have a local paint shop that can supply me with the paint. I guess they'll also answer my questions about cleanup materials required. I rattle-canned my white number plates on my last set of bodywork using their pro masking tape and it came out awesome. I'm looking forward to handling this stuff myself and eliminating all the hassles of the stoners who usually do it for me.

Bodywork... I need to fill in a few gouges and imperfections here and there. After prep sanding, do I just smear a little bondo from a Pep Boys kit and finish sand?