what is the best paint

I'd have to say Imron is the best. If you follow the directions exactly, good results can be obtained. I always shot in a booth that was sealed and temp controlled, so I have no experience with air dry. Once cured it is tough and tolerates temperature extremes really well. We could pull large dents out of wings and not crack Imron.

Wish I had Kyle giving me paint for the Demon. I'm having it shot with PPG Omni. (Not shooting my own because I don't have access to the paint booth any more.) Have used PPG Deltron in the past with good results.

There are some guys here who seem to prefer Dupont auto finishes. Personally, I've had better accuracy with PPG making colors from a paint code than I have with my Dupont distributor. Would recommend a mid-line, two-step, color and clear coat of any major mfg (PPG, DuPont, Sherwin-Williams, Sikkens) to give a good, durable finish at a respectable price point. While good paint helps, there's no substitute for good surface prep.