First time paint may be last

So I started the Simpson helmet paint scheme. Never painted anything fancier than the original mule before. Not super pleased with the results so far, but I've put enough work in by this point to see it through. I'll start clear coats tonight and see if I get any more impressed once it shines a little.

*update
Okay, I'm mildly more pleased with it in it's multi coats of clear. I'll let it cure and as always, polish my turd to become an acceptable first attempt. Final pics to come...