If you want the bike frame to look matte instead of glossy, look for spray paint that says “matte finish” on the can. Hold the can of spray paint around 1 foot (0.3 m) (30.48 cm) away from the frame while you’re spraying it, and keep the can in constant motion. (Spray.Bike should be held closer to the bike than other paints, between one to four inches away.) Once you do this, you must be committed to where the decal is placed on the tube. Mock the location of the decal with painter's tape Pull back the backing off the decal, and leave it off the adhesive tape on the front. Then, check the can to see how far away you should hold it while spraying. 2 Spray paint the first coat on the bike frame. Slowly apply the decal from one corner, wiping all the way over. You well need-a bicycle to paint-some basic hand tools to disassemble the bicycle (wrenches, screw drivers, ect)-sand paper (for removing rust and scuffing the old paint up)-razor blade (helps when removing old decals, if present)-masking tape-a piece of stiff wire to hang the bicycle up with-primer(about 2 cans for a large bike)-paint of desired color(again about 2 cans for a large bike and …