> I dont have a clean room. I've tried blowing as much loose dust out with
> the leaf blower (first coat, didnt work too well even after settling out
> and vacuuming the floor). I hand wetsanded 320 grain between coats. I
> tried wetting down the floor (second coat, better than the first). I'd
> like to get a smooth coat with no specks in it. I'd also like to paddle
> this thing sometime this summer.

> How many coats do most people use? Do you all sand it to 1000 grain and
> polish for that "perfect" look? What other tips can I try for
> better results? Forgive my sounding frustrated, the weather is
> improving...

One of my woodworking books suggests building a miniature paint booth of laths and polyethylene sheeting for special projects that deserve the best possible finish. Perhaps you could rig poly like mosquito netting over your boat. Good luck.