i was just ruffin you up too, A grove.
and, just saying that i didn't think we were saying anything that different.
also, a note on sanding... if i were to smooth out that coat on that helmet i would expect it to take me 5 minutes or less... i'd rather not try to bulldoze my way thru the bad coat, i'd rather just have a nice smooth canvas.
5 minutes to me isn't much, but i'm a perfectionist.
yes, i totally agree though... if you can lay a nice coat over top a nice coat then why sand at all? or, if you can lay a nice coat to cover up the bad coats then why sand at all?
i tell you where i am at least somewhat on the other side of the fence though... my opinion... it isn't the brush, it is the artist.
i've seen, and produced on slim occasion, great results w/ craptastic tools... you just end up replacing them a lot more.