Thanks for the tips! I never skimp on the prep so I hope I'll be okay there. The only problem with aerosols is that they're extremely messy and difficult for details. I want to really take my painting to a new level so brushing is my only option. It doesn't sound like anyone really supports the notion of say, a mushroom buff or something like that. Are power tools just inappropriate for bike finish detail or would it just simply not work? And again, thanks for your help.