dream '94 Z28

I have an idea to paint a tribal flame pattern on top of my whiper lid. I'm think of blue to match the exterior and I thikit would be a great compliment to the black. It was slow day yesterday so I drew up the pattern I like.

Has anyone done/seen this? Should I primer only what I'm going to paint, or should I primer and paint the whole lid black and them paint on the flames? What about clear coating? And of course, what's the best way to take care of it. I would assume a quick detailer would keep it looking it's best?

Thanks in adavnce.

BadAndy

Yeah i'd say your best bet is to prime/paint the whole thing before you start on the graphic.

Xsta Z 28

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I primed and painted my Whisper Lid.

yellowbird

dont do It . It doesent matter what paint you use Its going to flake off like a mother f####r. that smooth plastic does not hold the paint. do what I did , get a hold of a co. that does decals and have them customize one for you . you will thank me.!!!

GrapeApe

acid etch primer and then paint --otherwise it will flace off from the petroleum bases in the plastic mine is painted the same color as my car --PS I own a body shop
Steps
first clean it with reducer -then scuff it ALL with 320 grit
then acid etch primer it "napa sell some cheap stuff" then sand the acid etch with 320 then laquer prime it
then scuff the primer with 400 grit or 320
then paint