Shafers model car thread

Need tips on avoiding orange peel. The bronze paint is a base coat and requires a clear top coat. The clear is Duplacolor and I'm having trouble getting a smooth finish. I should have picked a less conspicuous part of the car to get the hang of this but I painted the hood. I am on my third coat of clear. Probably going to have to sand it down and start over. Any tips on getting a nice smooth glossy finish? Thanks.