MCW paints are great. I've used their lacquer with great results. Their factory colors are spot on. I like Createx paints as well. I painted the Chevelle with MCW lacquer Tahitian Turquoise and the bike with Createx(can't recall the name right off).
I worked at a Phillips 66 Service Station back in '86. A fella came in driving a '63 Chevy II SS that was a 4 cylinder and 3 speed on the floor. Was a cool car.
A trick to doing the embossing powder is to use the same color paint as the powder you're putting on. That way, if there's any bare spots you can't see it.