Anyone else just crap at chip repair?

[EazyDuz]

Just washed the car and found quite a large chip on the bonnet, right to bare metal.
Got out the touch up kit which has the clear coat and colour and applicators.
Whenever i attempt it it goes like this:

1. Clean with alcohol wipes
2. Apply small blob of base coat
3. Wait to dry
4. Apply again, repeat until as level as possible
5. Apply two coats of clearcoat
6. Use a mild polish and gently wipe to try and get it level
7. End up wiping the whole lot off, start again, apply one big blob and leave it feeling defeated.

I dont even care how it looks i just dont want it to rust.