That's some damn good advice! Thanks cats.
To answer a few questions:
I plan on painting the rear sets, tank, swingarm (if it doesn't sell this week--very impatient), engine case covers (should I powercoat them?), and valve covers.
For engine covers, should I use a high temp paint/powercoating, etc?
When applying primer/paint, should the garage (my operating room) be a minimal temp? If so, can I place a space heater in relative distance?
As far as oven temps, a fellow DML'er had his parts in the oven at 175 for 45 mins. Sufficent?
What can I use to clean the parts, including the tank?
I'm trying to decide if I should buy a compressor and paint gun. I went shopping for compressor/gun yesterday with my father in law at Sears. Decent prices, and I figure if I paid for painting services, I could just buy the equipment, you know? Set up a booth in my garage with tarps, space heater, lights, whatever.
R.