The paint is just OK on the nishiki and you can't really see it in the pics. It has lots of scratches and chips when you get up close and the current color is pretty much last on my list. It is a shame to get rid of the decals as they are all in perfect shape. But I've been wanting a mixte for so long and have a very distinct idea of what I want color-wise...and I'm not finding it, so paint (or powdercoat) it is.

I recently got my commuter, a '92 Bridgestone XO-2, all spiffed up and was looking forward to having an in depth project for the winter. Yipee!

Thanks for the observation on the Azuki!