shitty paint takes a day at the sandblasters and 2 days hanging in my spray booth, and thats not shitty any more or just blast and powdercoat.
never let a paint job sway you from purchasing a bike, for less than $70 you can have it looking any way you want.
if anyone needs help painting, or needs advice about painting, I posted a HOW TO PAINT YOUR BICYCLE thread here, and I'll gladly offer advice or help if you need it.
paints like frosting, so just get a good cake, and don't worry about the frosting.