I just finsihed painting my fixie and it has turned out surprisingly well. I stripped the old paint with chemical paint stripper, used steel wool to remove all the loose particles, gave it three coats of sandable primer (sanding after each coat) and sprayed 3 coats of my top paint. To seal the deal, I used rust-oleum clear gloss to give it a professional shine. Give yourself a full weekend to work on your ride.