This is a huge topic.....from proper prep of metal and fiberglass, applying body filler and how to sand, how to prime and sand, how to apply base and clear coats.....It took me 4 attempts to post even this little bit, as I just kept deleting my attempts as I just didn't know where to begin.
I know you are a very adaptable person...and I think you could get it easily with some "hands on" demonstration and practice. It does take a long time to get good at it however - but the new base/clear coat systems are very easy to work with. You do need a good clean place to spray in - and one that you are not upset about getting the floor painted the same color as the paint you are spraying. You also need a very good respirator...the new paints are horribly toxic.
I have a Binks #7 spray gun from when I was painting enamel paint on cars year ago, and I left it parked for the bike project. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a new HVLP paint gun, and it turns out the small guns from Harbor Freight work just fine with a little practice. They don't put out enough paint to do a car....but on a motorcycle tank they do fine. I think the one I bought was about $ 24.
Maybe you can hook up with swing69....he teaches autobody shop! His star pupils may need a class project?