I'd personally do all the details like the cheeks and mouth and trapezoids just about the same as they would be on a traditional lid, but in a flat paint to give some neat contrasts. the stripes I wouldn't be able to decide on however.
This looks awesome!
Yo! Pimp ma 'trooper, bling-bling! :eek
Not my taste, but love the work and maybe it's just right for the trooper who has everything! Bet you had to get that lid sooo smooooooth before the chrome!
As i have been a chrome plater for the 7 years this is something that i think is really awesome. But i just think that it maybe too much chrome. Have you thought of trying it with brushed metal accents...GM