Painting
First you need to get any contaminates off with a wax and grease remover then sand with 400 sand paper or red scotch brite. Then clean again trying not to touch with dirty or sweaty hands. Then apply even coats of paint till covered. You must apply a clear coat for gloss and UV protection.
Grasping at straws here but have you considered using Plasti Dip? If it doesn't turn out or you don't like it, just simply tear it off.
Life is a learning curve and if we don't try something we haven't done before then we shall never know our limitations.


