Fiberglass

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		6) Trim the edges using an X-acto knife with a #11 blade.
	7) Remember what said about the sanding? Well it starts here. Using 180 grit sandpaper, sand the edges, top, bottom, sides, etc... Sand through any bubbles or wrinkles in the laminated fiberglass. Replace the sandpaper often, CA laminated glass will dull sandpaper quickly. While it's important to smooth the surface out, don't smooth it all out during this step, there will be plenty of opportunity to sand later too. Wear that dusk mask while sanding.
		8) Here what you'll need for the next phase. - 220 grit sandpaper - Primer - Paint brush - Spot putty

	9) Brush on at least 2 thick coats of primer onto the surface. Don't be shy here, lay that primer on nice and thick.	10) Sand down the primer you applied in step 9. The mottled appearance you see is a result the high spots sanded down, and the low spots filled in with primer. If you can still see lots fiberglass weave showing through, go back to step 9 and apply some more primer.
	11) Apply spot putty over any areas that has pin-holes, or patches of fiberglass weave is still showing through.
	12) With the spot putty applied, it's time to sand again. Using 220 grit sandpaper, sand down the areas where the spot filler is applied, and give the entire surface some additional sanding too.
	13) Now that you've sanded everything down, and all the parts look smooth or as smooth as it's going to get (you should thoroughly tired of sanding at this point, and about ready to throw the whole thing in the fireplace, but wait, you almost finished). Use traditional painting techniques from this point forward. Here's a summary of painting: - Spray on a heavy coat of primer - Sand the primer with 320 grit sandpaper - Fill any imperfections with spot putty (you shouldn't have many at this point) - Spray on a light coat of primer - Sand the primer with 400 grit sandpaper - Spray on the paint (your choice of colors, and type of paint, but it should be fuel proof)