Thanks for the tips. I sanded it down until smooth, didnt take it down to bare metal.
I applied several light coats and I think it is going to be ok, but I can see the area that I wiped at the very first. Its not real noticeable, very faint, but I can see it so I know its there.
The piece of trim will go on the very top of the door (between door and storm door), so I think it will be ok, but I may try another couple light coats tomorrow. I just dont want to repeat what happened before, so I am a little shy.
I painted it out side in the open, and while last coat was drying, it started sprinkling rain, so I moved the piece inside. Will let it dry overnight and check it in the morning.
Zebidee: thanks for the tips. But weather here in Kentucky USA was around low 80's F yesterday, so i dont think cold was a problem. But maybe it was too hot?? Plus can was nearly empty so you may be on to something.
After this project is finished I may waste some paint on a piece of scrap to see if I can repeat that.
I would like to nail down exactly how I screwed it up so it dont happen again. I hate having to sand fresh paint off just cause I messed up.