I think you might be right about the etching under the paint, when I look very closely that is what it appears. My question now, if it is ok, is, will I have to mask the area off to etch the paint off, then remove the mask, clean thoroughly all etching dust & residue off, then re-mask to paint? Or would it be ok just to etch closely to the edges of the paint to remove it, then clean & mask to spray the paint? It is really hard to see the etching area of the paint, where the paint has worn off. These are the globes he has given me, they are the ones I must do for him. Thank you again.