I'll see what happens....I need this to not be very labor intensive.

I just put a dab of fresh wood filler on the "ends" and did a brief
sanding with some 400 grit.

Then put on an oil based sanding sealer with a foam brush which soaks
up quick.

I'll see what happens tomorow morning with my spray -- either straight
from the can or
my hvlp if I have to.