gravestones didn't seem that epic after lincoln councel cut them up to make a seating thing [to be honest i think actually cutting the headstones up was worse than the odd ding] my two cents
wouldnt you be better buying parts than rinsing money on paint thats gunna get chepped and scratched + be a total waste when you snap/sell on your frame? just my two cents
go ter a proper bike shop, they will actually know what you want, makesure to take the hub/wheel the'll probably do you new cones and stuff for cheap to (the cones get f**ked when you loose bearings) it's a good idea to do the whole lot over as it will cost >£5
fresh grind, new soft pads. ride past his house every day and dragg your brake the whole street/estate (swiftly followed by pedaling like a hummingbird as he chases you)
play on as many bikes with different stems as you can, borrow peoples stems for an hour or two + findone you like, no clue hoe geo of stems affects things/cba with essays. i always prefered high stems though buy a few 2nd hand? whats you riding style? tgs? or spinny bunny hoppy stuff?