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Also check out the heavy methil thread for spray.bike advice.
When I used it I stripped the frame, filled, smoothed etc and primed. My impression is that the colours have different performances - flouro orange was really dry and powdery, wouldn't fancy trying to get it to stick on preexisting clean shiny paint; quasar went on nice and smooth; dark green was in-between. Other experiences on here are also mixed - I'd prep as much as possible to try to ensure success.
xrayspex
So having emailed @hoops and colecoatings, professional custom paint on my old 725 genesis equilibrium is outside of the price range the framset deserves. However it does deserve a fresh lick of paint so it isn't too jealous of the upcoming Isen.
Based on @MechaMorgan's success with the spray.bike stuff, I've decided to give it a bash.
Currently I'm drawing design inspiration from the pink on @Velocio's seven and some of the paint designs by Lester Cycles, which are themselves inspired by cargo ship hull paint patterns. i.e. a horizontal dividing line along the whole frameset.
Logos
For me, I'd like the bottom half to be a medium grey and the top half the pink. In terms of stenciling / masking a Genesis Logo (in the same grey) for the downtube, what would be recommended? I guess the pro painters use laser cut vinyl? Any sources for this?
Technique
The spray.bike site and @MechaMorgan's experience says the paint can be applied pretty much straight to a clean frame. Currently the chainstays and seatstays have quite a few paint chips and rust. To ensure good smooth paint job, is it best to wet and dry sand these down?
Finish
Am I over the top or is putting the keirin flake sparkle a good idea?