I have been waffling on this for a number of years. OK as long as I have had the bike!

My first impression when finding it was, "Wow, a top-of-the-line Pinarello with DA!." Along with the idea of flipping it. Then I took it for a test drive. Keeper!

I was curious about the paint condition. I even thought the decals were still on and white! Much was revealed after stripping it down and cleaning it up.
Like the wise say, ride it first then determine what you want to do.

Ride it I have with maybe 6k miles or more. It was my main ride to work for a couple of years. Then we moved in 2017 and commuting was not an option. 80 mile commute round trip into DC is not something I am willing to do.
The condition is worse now then when acquired. I know, its my bike and I can do what I want with it and yes there really isn't a shortage of Pinarello Montello's.

The decision is mine, but I value the input of the folks on this form. Let me have them. Wax doesn't appear to make much difference. I did get some Renaissance wax and may try that out.

If you have experience with this finish, please help me understand it. The final coat looks like it was a translucent pearlescent like clear coat. It looks like it is oxidizing. What is interesting is that it may have been over the decals because there isn't any under the ones that fell off. Begs the question of why the fell off!
Were the decals originally independent letters? Are replacements the same font exactly or would the ghost image show the differences?

Should be a poll but don't know how to create it.

Detail pics can be found here

CConversion95 on Flickr