Originally Posted by
Bat56
You are not going to get the paint off with sanding, assuming you mean paper. So back up to the stripping phase and evaluate the plan.
As for paint, you'll want a paint that is worthy of the frame, take a look at
these.
Can always degrease and sand/prep the existing finish, then paint over. I've been able to get some pretty decent finishes without stripping down to bare metal.