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I lightly hand-sanded back the original paint on the advice of experienced friends who tell me that flatted-back original paint is the very best base for a rattle-can job. There's really no need to strip back to bare metal.
I went with rattle-cans because I had a specific plan for the graphics, wanted my CF fork to match, and didn't ever want to have to try and strip powdercoat.
Tbh it's held up incredibly well mainly due to me having been hospitalised in a bike accident (a 4x4 hit me whilst I was riding my Pomp) and being unable to ride for the past four months. Absolutely no paint damage on the bike from the accident, I think it must have stayed between my legs when I was hit. Was knocked out instantly so I have no idea. Rear wheel needs truing, and I might have a bent brake lever. That's about it.