I like the idea of the skins but I think I still want an underlying paint job. I've googled a bit and found a custom motorcycle shop that has repainted a long-arm before and shows it on their web site so that's a hopeful sign. Otherwise, it seems no one specifically mentions it and i'm a bit afraid that they'll try to take it apart and not put it back together correctly. I don't think I can do it myself, that's beyond my reach but I would love to learn. I have issues with spray-can paint, let alone auto body paint.
There's a shop that sells vintage machines in Topeka so maybe I'll give them a call for a referral.
After thinking about it, public opinion may be right on this one. I'm thinking that Orange may be too hard on the eyes. Deep sparkle purple, with an almost vinyl wet look is where my brain is at now. I will post pictures when the extreme makeover happens! I don't think I could not show her off!