Do not, for the briefest moment in time, consider spending one cent on painting and/or chrome plating the bicycle, until you are sure that the frame and fork are straight.

I always measure frames/forks, to determine geometric integrity, and prefer to actually ride the bicycle, before I worry about the aesthetics. You will be very sorry, if you drop hundreds of dollars on the appearance of the frame set, only to find that it rides poorly, due to structural damage.

So,worry about making it look good only after you have determined that it rides good, and that you like the ride quality as well as the fit.