Paint type

[Jackson]

I'm repainting my '53 plunger flash black (unusually it seems).
Never done much painting before. Can anyone advise on the best type of paint to use and what a modern equivalent of BSA /007 black enamel is please?
I've found plenty of advice online about Polychromatic Beige and Nutley Blue but information on black is hard to come by.
The RS paints database only works (fair enough) if you are buying the paint from them.
Is it feasible to apply a 2 pack paint or lacquer (aerosol) at home (in the workshop).
Any advice appreciated.
Adrian

[AWJDThumper]

Are you really going to paint the whole bike black or just the frame?

My normal approach nowadays is to get the frame powder coated and to use a basecoat in combination with a 2K clear coat for the tinware, with the basecoat normally coming from RS Paints (unless it's an ex-army bike). A 2K clear coat will produce a very hard finish that has the advantage of being petrol resistant. Problem is that 2K paint is highly poisonous and so can only be applied when using the correct protective gear. As an alternative, you can use a non 2K clear coat which will not be as tough and you will need to use a petrol resistant version for the tank.

[Jackson]

The bike is (and I am repainting it to) the standard black and chrome A10 trim.
The frame, fork legs and mudguards seem to have been powder coated and are OK. Tank is chrome and black and in good condition. I don't really like the plastic or satin effect of powder coating.
The rest (fork shrouds, nacelle, oil tank, tool box and chain guard) have been badly hand painted, so I am going to try to strip, and repaint them. I am currently trying to find a vapour or bead blaster to strip them.
I'm not too happy about using 2K so I'd be better off using a non 2K clear coat as I don't need to worry about the tank.
Do you have any idea about coverage, I don't have a compressor, so I was going to use aerosols?
Adrian

[AWJDThumper]

In principle, a couple of 500mL aerosol cans should be enough for two basecoat layers but it depends on how thick you apply them. You'll need at least the same for the clear coat but it's best to apply 3-5 layers for best results. The aerosols you get from RS Paints produce very good spray patterns and are much better than the aerosols you get from, say, Halfords. However, with any spray painting, the quality of the finish will mostly depend on how well you prepare the surface before applying the basecoat.

[Jackson]

Thanks for the advice, I'll get 3 cans to be on the safe side. and twice as much clear coat.
I have had Classic Car Paints Direct recommended.
Just taken the bits for stripping and blasting.
It'll be about a fortnight before I am into serious filling and sanding