BlackMariah - The problem with the MAACO approach is what happens if you sand a bit too much to level out the MAACO orange peel? I have only been working on a hood to perfect my technique, but I have gone through several coats trying to get it level on occasion. The easiest part of this technique is the painting! Let me repeat that - The easiest part of this technique is the painting.

It is the initial preparation and subsequent wet sanding that is work. I can't see farming out the easiest part of the job.