Stripping paint and refinishing/repainting/powdercoating a bike

I know you don't want to hear it mate, but you should just sell the decals and sack the whole respray thing. It's not a good enough frame to warrant the money. Plus the decals won't last that well anyway because you can't lacquer over them.

The other option is to get Vaz to respray it with enamel. But thats in South London.... and altho he's cheap it will cost more. Closer to £100 i'd guess.

Just ride it, enjoy it, and sort out your saved searches on ebay and buy something better later on.

other options? its my first fixed conversion/refurbishment so I am determined to do it. can i just spray paint over the chips? also what is the best way to get the stickers and residue off?

the bike is currently completely bare i.e. no bb, no headset