I tried to wait until after my vacation to break out the Cobalt Blue, but I couldn't quite do it. I sanded the final layer of primer on the fork on Thursday, and Friday night I gave a few coats of color. My justification is that it will let me see if there's a difference between only waiting six days versus waiting two weeks, plus I'll be able to experiment with the clear coat sooner if I decide to do so. The reality is, I just couldn't wait.