Topic: sandcast, original paint or repaint?/decided thanks.

[Lostboy Steve]

I know that guitars, aren't anything like motorcycles, but let me explain...

But what if the body was original and the neck had been replaced and had newer paint?

The question here is not leave it original or not.  The issue is the newer, repainted side covers do not match the original paint on the tank. 

Personally, I think they all need to match, whether it be all original or new paint.

Anything not original diminishes value. I agree. I would either paint it all or not at all.

[Lostboy Steve]

Btw, these painted classics (at least Guitars) still go for a fortune, just not AS much.