Thanks for all the tips, I've definitely decided not to use any chemical paint stripper, as I started doing that and got dizzy and had a headache that lasted all day, then I fell asleep early and didn't finish my homework... I was on the rustoleum site and kind of liked the way the forest green camo paint looked so I might go with that, and then no clear coat. that way I can just touch it up wherever and it won't be a thief magnet. I'll save the pink bike dream for when I have a job with a salary!