Yeah... a bit of bling has been added. The seat has had the cover pulled and better foam installed according to the owner. The stock seat didn't look like it was an all-day type seat so will have to judge seat quality as it is a 500 plus mile ride home. The paint appears to be multi-coat; I have had this type paint before... red over perhaps silver metallic or the like. The place where touch up is needed is on the bottom edge of the rear fender so it won't be a critical thing to the eye. Cardinal red... thanks. wg