I take my sweet time with my models, I usually start them when Im really bored. First thing I always do is soak the plastics in windex, then warm water, and hand dry them. Then I spray paint them and I have to force my self NOT to touch them for at least a full day. Usuall 1 - 2 coats gets me what I want, then after then I start to build by the directions and take brakes from the fumes!
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/749177/5
Theirs some pics of my other cars.