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Just an update in case anyone is watching this thread...

Ive stripped the lenses now for the third time.
1st time (pics above) it was heavy and had a light "fish eye" or "orange peel" look to the paint.
2nd time first coat was awesome! I had them under a work light to help dry and I think that helps reduce the "fish eye" outcome. Second coat got "fish eyed" again and I did not have the heat source on them.
3rd time was looking good but after drying I realized I sprayed to heavy and had heavy, dark runs.
4th time is in the garage right now. I sprayed lighter and so far so good. Ill do a second coat tomorrow and cross my fingers for a good outcome so I can clear coat and polish.

Some things I learned...
Alcohol (99%) is just as good for stripping the paint as Acetone and it is not as potent.
Having a light/heat source (Im using a 500 watt work light) seems to really help the drying (DUH!) but also seems to help the outcome!

I went to a body supply shop and picked up some 2000 grit paper for the final wet sand (after clear coat) prior to polishing.
For polishing Im going to use 3M Imperial Hand Glaze (its what was suggested).

If everything work out Ill post some finished product pics.