Steering, suspension, and wheelwell restoration

IMG_3287.JPG IMG_3288.JPG IMG_3289.JPG we are currently restoring the front end of Jason's 63 valiant.

We for the most part have the suspension and steering colors and textures the way we want them. Our problem, or question rather is the paint "texture" on the wheelwell, or apron itself.

As the pictures show, we have the wheel wells stripped down, but there seems to be a rough, sandy texture left.

So our question is, we're the factory, non-undercoated wheel wells smooth as glass or textured due to sheet metal style, etc. we are planing on painting them body color (red)

Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Eric and Jason.