Paint for a bike frame, whats the best option? ( hard wearing wise)

[cresta pa]

Ive been told using primer then some thing like hammerite smooth is about as good as it gets, what do you reckon? It can be spray or brush. thanks

[mygasser]

i've used black smoothrite in both aerosol and brush on before. i slightly thin the brush on and it flows better losing virtually all the brush marks, plus it'll go on thicker than the spray can will. either is good though.
neil.

[kapri]

Don't forget to scuff the primer once dry or you may have adhesion issues.

[Kustom Jim]

Push bike?
Then as above.

Mbike with oils n **** involved then forget rattle can high st ****e.
Mail order cans with resistant laquer ( all Halfrauds shelf stuff do not work - thru experience).

Spray and forget with mail order stuff.

[cresta pa]

I have full spay shop gear, so when i say spay, i dont mean rattle cans........thanks