Oh no! Buffed through the paint.

[Lil bastard]

Using an airbrush is very doable. You'll be able to feather the edge way back away from the affected area to where you have thicker paint. Dilute the paint and plan on several coats. Don't prep the area away from the problem (just the problem area) and the 'overspray' won't adhere well, making removal easier.

Then, use only a random orbital with med-to-fine polish and foam pad to smooth it all out - forget the sandpaper. This will take a lot more time, but won't get you into trouble again. Same with the clear. FYI - shoulda used a foam sanding block, lots of soapy water and pre-soaked the Wet or Dry paper for 24 hrs.

If you take your time, it will be invisible when you're done. Suggest getting an old hood from a junkyard, placing it on a couple saw horses and practicing your technique beforehand. And old hood can be had for as little as $10 from a Pick&Pull.

If you don't come by 500 clams easily (especially in this economy), this is worth a try. But, the key is PATIENCE - you'll be rewarded for it in the end.

Cheers!