I did wet sand between coats, and put the paint on very light after the first two coats (i.e. one roller load for the entire hood) and thinned it out too (1/3 to 1/2 mineral spirits). But I still got orange peel anyway.

I'm thinking maybe this paint does not like 105 degree weather, which is how hot it was when I applied it.

It's been two weeks since my final coat and I have still not wet sanded. I kinda like my orange peel finish, since it has a nice gloss, but does not cast too many reflections.

I have been playing around with drips and one spot where accidentally I scraped off 8 layers of paint putting my bed liner back on. The paint is very hard on the surface, but still a tiny bit pliable underneath. I think it probably will take an entire month to dry all the way through.

I'm already thinking about painting my other car, so I'm happy with the results, but trying to eliminate some of the work next time, if possible.