Originally Posted by
BHOFM
It is a beautiful old bike that needs a bit of TLC. What will painting and new decals do to the value of the bike? She has the original tires and chain.
Nothing. It will do nothing.
She won't recover the cost of a professional paint and decal upon sale of the bike, but having the bike professionally painted will not devalue the bike one penny.
If it is worth $500 as it sits, it will still be worth $500 with new paint.