It's not that I really can't stand the color, it's just I wished it was another color. However, I am a believer that collectable bikes shouldn't be repainted unless the frame is compromised. The small areas of paint bubbling and rust around the exterior of the bottom bracket can be satisfactory cured and touched uped. I guess I should try one of the frame restoration outfits and see if they would do touch up and not repaint. I've never been good with matching nail polish. Thanks for the info John, it's good to get that kind of info from the original source.