Ghost flames to factory paint on a PT Cruiser

[ponchonutty]

I am trying to come up with a way to lay down ghost flames to the factory paint on a PT Cruiser. I do not need to repaint anything since it is in great shape already. I saw some say that I can just scuff the clear and then add the pearl then re clear the whole area. Won't this create an adhesion issue? How can I make sure that the paint will adhere correctly to the factory paint? I do not want any delaminating problems. The car is black and I want to add silver pearl ghost flames. Please let me know. Thanks, Steve

 

[TAZ]

If you have access to a DA (Dual Action Sander), I would suggest DA'ing your panels with 600 grit, then gray scotch-brite the edges.
Don't go through with the 600!

 

[RaVeN]

you can also try 800 or even 1000 grit and it should work well without going through the factory paint and then use your gray scuff pad