I apply an extra coat or 2 of clear just because I know that I will be wet sanding and buffing to get the finish I want. I just bought a new gun and was real happy to have shot this car with no runs, or saggs. I do have light orange peal on 1 quarter but it is a easy fix by wet sanding. What was tricky about painting this color is that it is very translucent. I had to use a very wide spray pattern on the gun with a little higher than normal pressure to "mist" the color on the car so I did not get those heavy lines in the paint. I also was sure to shoot the second coat in a 90 degree cross pattern. Even though I have several lights in my garage, it was difficult to be sure everything was covered properly, had to check it for half an hour before clearing.
I remember those days when I could shoot a car for $200, there are some cheap paints out there but nothing I would want on my car.
Tom, let us know what paint and color you choose, I would like to follow the progress.