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I paint stuff (not bikes) for a living, have use of a high end spray booth. I also use expensive 2k paints that you need to use an air fed face mask with.
Clean working environment is essential, and spending time getting the prep right is as important as the paint itself. A good quality 2K lacquer is also essential if you dont want it to chip and flake off after 5 minutes.
Getting a high end lasting finish is simply not possible in your shed or garden in my opinion.
Experience and knowing what you're doing also helps. I've been painting things for over 10 years, and I'm still learning!