racso, there are so many ways to "Paint" a boat as there are folks that have done so. And there is nothing wrong with most procedures either. However, I will say this. The final finish of any paint job totally depends on the prep effort. That means if you want a very nice glossy finish that turns heads, then you have to make the prep flawless or close to it. Because if you can see or feel any imperfections in the primer coat, it will show up in the final finish. Don't think scratch, gauges, or imperfections will be covered up with the paint coat(s). That isn't how it works... So put the effort into the priming prep and the painting will be a breeze... JMHO
