Originally Posted by airbrushfx

to cover with material you would use either stretched vinyl as it's thin and durable or you could use alcantera, the carpet type that ICE equipment is wrapped in. however both pose the problem you stated above about refitting

to paint i would LIGHTLY rub down the piece with 320 wet n dry paper, CLEAN thoroughly to degrease, apply dust coats of primer till fully covered, leave overnight preferrably 2, rub the primer with 800 wet n dry until smooth using water, dry, then apply the top coat again with dust coats to get an even finish, apply 2 - 3 coats, leave to harden overnight then apply the clear coat in even dust coats and build up about 3 layers. leave overnight(atleast) but still might be soft. you can put back on the car, after a week the top coat should now be solid and can be polished up the look like glass or just leave as is if preferred

sounds a lot of work i know but i do this everyday and when done properly looks excellent and lasts

i hope this helps