Anyone spray paint bikes?

oh right! I thought something seemed amiss... I guess powdercoat. It's my first attempt at a restoration so I'm not too sure really. I was going to attempt the paint job myself but I don't have a dust-free, well-ventilated area that I could set aside. Except for a toilet, but a three-day wait might get quite uncomfortable. It's a 1981 Carlton Super Course reynolds 531 frame. Just need a bit of the forks, chain stays and seat stays masked off. I'm in two minds about lug-lining. Could be good as the frame has really nice lug work, but I think it can look a bit OTT

I did a full stripdown and rattlecan restoration myself last winter....

For heavens sake DON'T do it yourself unless you're experienced* with spray painting, have a lot of spare time, a dremel tool, a range of sandpapers, Nitromors, industrial strength undercoat..... I could go on...

I'm really proud of my bike still and the paintwork (luckily) has stood the test of time. It also cost me far far more than I expected in time and money. We're talking £100 and nearly 100hrs over about 5 weeks.

Get it done through Argos (not the highstreet trash-peddlers), the bike specialist, or similar.

A bit more money - a lot less hassle