There is nothing of concern under the paint. If you are a serious buyer then we can have a conversation about stripping off what's there so that you can see. I am offering up for sale a great frame with some finish issues that have not been hidden or misrepresented. Joe Bell is one of a few top painters in USA. The finish on the remainder of the bike is intact save for some marks, and I don't know what happened to the finish under the bb. I did use some paint to cover over a darker color applied prior to my ownership, and it's a bit rough looking cosmetically.