After a good flatting with soapy water and the old P2000 grit, the paintwork was looking smooth and, well, dull. Taking care on the curves and edges not to rub through the red, you're aiming for paint that is uniform all over without any orange peel.
The scary part is taking your nice shiny paint finish and ruining it.
But if it worries you, just run water over the paint and watch how it shines again — that's what the lacquer will do.
