I used paint from jim carter, I bought a gallon at first it was Dupont centari single stage acrylic enamel. I needed more later on and it was alk-200 by pittsburg paint. It is an industrial alkide enamel. My paint job turned out very nice, But I sanded down the shine with 1500 grit paper and then put on 2 coats of Kirker urethane clear. I would advise going to a jobber.
