If you're building it for commuting, I'd look for someone who can powder coat it. Not sure if they can do a flat black, but it sure is durable. Are you going fixed, or freewheel??

Here's a cool site for fixies: http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/

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Flat black might be the only shade that you could paint yourself since flat black won't easily show flaws. Some spray bombs of a fairly tough paint might work.

Cervelo uses anodizing to get that "flat black" look you are asking about. If you were to do it yourself I would suggest a flat black spraypaint, high quality $8 or $9 per can kind. Followed by a matte acylic clear topcoat. Be sure to test on something else than your frame to see how it goes.

Good place to look for ideas is

http://www.duplicolor.com/

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No problem for flat black powder coating. It is readily available. Sandblast than pretreat (iron or zinc phosphate) first, then powdercoat. The finish will last 20-30 years.

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