So I've got a stock canopy that has a few cracks in the paint and gelcoat as well as a spare rear fuselage from my Sylphide that I'm thinking of doing a custom paint job on, but not having much experience with anything other than a rattle can, I'd like some advice and/or links to some good how to articles that will prepare me for project.

Also what's the best paint to use keeping in mind I need to keep the weight down on an F3C machine?