Make use of the reflected light…. It makes applying the finish a lot easier, and as you near completing the final coats, the wetter you can apply them, the easier the wet sanding will be..
after the color is completed, I give the body about 5 good wet coats of cleat, allowing about 20 – 40 minutes between coats….
Now, I allow it to dry for a few days before giving it an interim sanding. And the last of the clear coats…
Ron Kirn