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@NickCJ
There's probably no need to be precious about non-original paint unless it's some sort of story like the original owner taking it back to Cinelli 20 years later for a respray, which happens, but probably didn't in this case. I think if you can get the chrome done in a similar way to how it was originally and then a high quality paint job done, then there's nothing to feel guilty about.
Also, ride it when it's done!