First of all, I was in 6th grade and had never played organized ball before. Lay off.

Second of all, why would you assume that colored chains are painted? I have a white shirt that I want blue. I've seen red shirts being sold. Will painting my white shirt blue work?

Third of all, a colored chain is a tiny, miniscule part of a color-coordinated bike. The amount of work you were proposing is pretty epic for something that is obviously not going to last.

Fourth, calling it a "quest" to make your own colored chain is hilarious.