How do you keep paint from chipping at the joints?

Posted in Custom Workstation

I've read the tutorials on how to do this, but I still have questions.

I know you can use the super glue method, or sanding down and repainting, but does that work for a long time?

I don't know if it keeps the paint from chipping permanently or if it's just a temporary solution and you have to constantly retouch it after that.

I don't like the idea of having to retouch a finished custom everytime I play with it. Or be afraid to play with it at all because it could chip the paint.

I ask these, because I'm going to start a custom soon that may require me to paint the pants the current figure is wearing and I'm wondering about this.

I was thinking maybe I could take the legs apart, paint each piece, then put them back together? But then I would have to reheat the pieces which could ruin the paint.

Truly, this is a connundrum. Any and all help is welcomed.

Also, what would be the best spray sealant to use for a custom? I saw this brand at Wal-Mart last night, but I can't remember the name. I don't want to get a bad one though. I've been using this white, almost paste-like fixative for a while now that you have to paint on, but apparently the spray kind is better to use.