Hey, Welcome to the fun world of paint and don't forget that the stuff you spray is hazardous to your health. Too bad you can't find someone to show you. A picture is worth a thousand words. When I was younger I watched my uncle who had a body shop.
Don't use lacquer to wipe down with cause you'll see the wipe marks. I've used enamel reducer cause it evaporates fast, but then that stuff is pricey. You might want to pick up some tack rags to wipe with right before you shoot just to get the lint and stuff you can't see off the surface.
I like to practice on metal because cardboard soaks up the paint and gives a slightly different result than shooting metal. Try a trash can or an old fender, hood,etc.
Just play with the adj.on the gun till you get the feeling you know what they are doing for you,and remember they work together even though their function is different.
Remember too that how you mix the paint,temperature and humidity all play into how the shoot and the outcome will be. Good luck
