Thanks,everyone! Al..you're as anxious as me to see the "SHINY STUFF" sprayed on! ...Doug,BEST of luck with your paint job! Hope it comes out as well as you planned! ....Bob,Tony IS definately "old school"! He's been doing this kind of work for over 40 yrs. According to some of the comments made on this thread...he's UNCONVENTIONAL,in his methods....and order in which he proceeds. That's fine with me! I know VERY LITTLE about body work and paint! All I know is that he does EXCELLENT work...and met my measly little budget! The X went to his place in early December..and should be done in 2 weeks. Not a bad turn-around time,in my opinion! Randy BTW...here's what the "finished" color will look like! SHINY GREEN!..just for you,Al!