Yeah, please do post some pics. I think the biggest confusion people have about painting (generally) is sanding. Most people associate sanding with "roughing up" paint. When you're talking about really fine grit sand paper like 2000+ grit, you're mostly buffing as opposed to removing the paint. What really gets you that mirror sheen is the paint being ultra-smooth.

Like I said, with a little patience and time, you can really do a good job. The reason the pros charge so much for a good paint job is not that the actual painting process is difficult. It's the buffing and sanding and attention to detail that costs money.