What kind of paint do i use for my frame?

Hi.thinking to get my frame painted but i've none idea how and what paint do i need(no spray i guess)?any help?

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Most people will have a decent (vehicle) sprayer near them who will do a top job (sandblast and respreay) from about £80.
Is it a rough / pub bike or one you intend to keep?
Yeah a vehicle sprayer is useful. If I were you I'd get it done professionally. Much safer and probably a better finish
Canyon Nerve XC7
Stolen Carrera Vulcan
best to get it done pro really.
Thinking about things isn't the same as doing things. Otherwise everybody would be in jail.
If not, spray paint. Use good quality stuff like Plastikote or Hammerite. You'll need primer, paint and laquer - and obviously paint stripper (Nitromors) or sandpaper, masking tape etc.
Start stripping the frame, I use Nitromors which is loads faster than sandpaper. Once most paint is removed give it a quick once over with sandpaper, and then clean with mild soap, and leave to completely dry.
Mask over any holes ie. BB, seattube, headtube
Now priming. Do 6-8 even THIN coats, not 2 thick ones that will run. Leave to dry 15-20 mins between each coat (depending on paint). Then give it a whole day in the sun to completely dry.
Painting. Again, 4-8 even thin coats, depending on color you may need more coats to cover up the primer. Leave to dry 15-20 mins between coats, then atleast 1 week to completely dry.
Clear coat/laquer. Apply 1-3 coats then leaving to completely dry - if you're not applying decals, let if dry ideally for 2 weeks but can be less if you want to risk it. If you are applying decals, put them ontop over the 1-3 coats or clear coat, and then cover with another 2 and leave to dry.
Here's mine that I sprayed:
Sanding
Priming
Painting
Decals/clear coat/finished
Hope that helps :P [/img]
and doing it yourself will cost more than paying to get it powder coated.
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
Where can you get a frame sandblasted and powdercoated for £20?