custom bike vs paint job?

[7rider]

I think the seat stays and fork are bolted on, so they could be removed and only the frame would be painted.

What about decals? Do they go on before or after the clearcoat? I think powder coating involves baking, so I wonder if they burn up?

Can you get aftermarket decals? If yes, should I, or should I leave it nekkid?

I know so little about this...

(Love what you've done with the blue and red accents, Nicole.)

I think the rear stays are bonded (glued). I think the heat of a powdercoat oven may be ..um.. detrimental to your stays.
You might have to go to Specialized - via your dealer - for new decals. I think the order would be paint:decal:clearcoat. You don't clearcoat powdercoat....I'm talking "regular" paint.
Specialized sticers here...in red even: http://sporting-goods.search.ebay.co...QQsacatZ106953