Best way to paint Lightsaber into a metallic color?

[ChillyAleman]

Howdy all. I have a manticore in silver finish and I want to make it look a bit like the Old Republic Saber from SWG in color. However, I was considering going two-toned, doing a copper coat in some sections while taping off other sections to paint bronze later. What would be the best method of placing a metallic color on my lightsaber? My plan was to use testors paint, but I am a bit unsure of what to do.

I figured I would have to get a nylon brush and do the following:

1. Sand aluminum with a fine 200+ grit sandpaper

2. Apply primer, which in my case may be a silver or bronze enamel like this
...............A: http://www.testors.com/product-catalog/testors-brands/testors/enamel-paint/markers
...............B: http://www.testors.com/product-catalog/testors-brands/testors/enamel-paint/sprays

3. Apply several layers of an acrylic paint like this
...............A: http://www.testors.com/product-catalog/testors-brands/model-master/acrylic-paint/bottles

4. Apply a clear coat like this
...............A: http://www.testors.com/product-catalog/testors-brands/testors/lacquer-paint/top-coats-and-thinners/

Does my methodology sound fine? I have NO experience with this sort of thing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Drahcir]

Your methodology is pretty sound, I've personally had better durability with enamel based paints than acrylic, but both work.

[ChillyAleman]

Would I use a white primer in 2, metallic enamel in 3 and clear coat in 4, or would I simply use metallic enamel and skip to the clear coat?