I have never been a fan of the flat black scheme on bikes but maybe it is just a lack of knowledge on my part. Can you wax it? Not looking for a shine, but at least want the water to bead. Always seemed to me that the lack of a clear coat would not bode well with a coat of wax.... but I could be wrong. I do like the black and gold idea, but not an uber glossy gold, that would look to "blingy" IMHO.