Thanks for the detailed replies, guys - much appreciated! I figured it would be alot of work but I really had no idea of all that was involved, nor the different choices I had. From the sounds of things, and considering the cost of the bike, I think the repaint over preped, old original paint might be my best option. I don't know the quality of Kinesis aluminum, but I know from the price I paid for the bike complete, it is not like a precious steel or TI frame. Thanks for the help and advice.