Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
"The frame's old and nothing special" and she'll enjoy the experience and learn through the process. So what's the downside?
If the frame is steel just search around for a local powder coater. They can do it up nice and its gonna last forever. I had a quote once for an old steel frame i was going to paint, right around $50. Also i did end up just getting a can of rustoleum and doing it myself.
-Brent