Originally Posted by Drillium Dude

Personal preference these days is original paint in the best condition I can find. I finally figured it out that it actually costs less to find a near-pristine original finish than to repaint with a reputable, high-zoot refinishing guru. Plus, the original paint is original

Don't get me wrong, I've had a total of six bikes restored by others and have done two raw metal bikes on my own. In my case, I learned from experiences that refinishing just makes little to no fiscal sense when factoring in originality and value for money. I think the costs of refinishing tend to be overinflated, especially when once considers what some of our own members have accomplished with rattlecans or even brushed-on finishes!

DD