i got mine at walmart, but home depot carries it everyone does. yeah i would sand as much off as you can but make sure its even,,,then paint away and its ready for another coat like maybe 3 minuites later and dries 100% overnight, i painted mine the night before fun ford weekend and i meen at like 2:00am and left my house at 6:00am i put the oval on when i got there and raced at 11:00am and all weekend and no problems with it, i also did my sail panels with it,rear reflector and crome strip....i love it