>>  Having the proper light as you spray...that is also really helpful.    You need to see if the paint is 'wetting out' completely as you spray, so a reflection of some sort is what you want to see...If you are looking right straight on..it's easy to get that orange peel or a dry area where you didn't quite get enough on.. <<

This was actually my biggest problem. The sun was directly on the passenger side so it was a  big “glare”. It always looked fine whereas the driver’s side never looked right.  The driver’s side ended up looking better.   I could not have painted in my garage though even if it would have come out better.  I have allot of buffing to do some day.

Overall I’m much happier with the way the van looks compared to the rusty faded look.
Bryan