Yes true there are many ways to paint,painting is not my day job lol...This is just one way to do it and cutting many corners at that but works great for me in getting a nice paint job on a mower base....Ive not had to sand down runs or paint reactions doing it this way, but like you say its not for everybody but may help a few and thats why i put this up..If you have a better way please post it up, I for one am open to better ways of doing things thats what this is all about sharing knowledge and what workes best through trial and error..Cheers Chris