for the body guys

I strip with 80 grit, then go over with a DA and 120. Metal repair gets done. Then it gets etching primer, and I bodywork over that before hitting it with high build and following with blocking.

Edit - adding my agreement to warning on reading labels and being very familiar with the product being used. Mixing, order of operations, and flash time in between coats are all crucial. Also - use the same brand start to finish.
Fred has forgotten more about body work than most will ever know. I had him swing by my shop and look at my Demon, a perfect example of how not to paint. Like you I just bought a gun did a bunch of reading and had at it. Fred saw my efforts on my Cuda and asks me what type of gun did you use? I shrugged, and went I dunno! It's around here someplace, I got it at Menards I think! It was red and black. PS Fred I found the gun it is a Husky. Listen to these guys they are a wealth of knowledge. My Demon has solvent blisters stem to stern. I will have to strip it to paint it.