To strip factory bear camo or not?

[CavScoutArcher]

Reposting under advice from powwow.

Hello Everyone,
First off let me say that I am not a total newbie when it comes to traditional archery but I would definitly consider myself a greenhorn when it comes to this kind of stuff. I have done some searching on the topic but I still have a few questions.
Here is my situation. I have a really nice Bear Kodiak Mag, its in good shape and shoots great. Only problem is that it is sprayed in factory camo. The paint is flaked off in a couple of areas and the bow appears from what I can tell to be the green future wood with the blue strip of the early-mid 70's. A color/finish combo that I am quite fond of. So here is where my questions begin.
What is the best way to remove the paint without removeing the factory clear under it? Assuming there is a way.
I am also assuming that since the decals are on the outside of the paint that there is not going to be any under the finish unless this was a bow sprayed to meet demand and not a factory second. Is there and can reprduction decals/markings that could be applied in the future if I ever wanted them back on the bow? And my last question for the time being is one that I'm not to worried about since I don't ever plan to sell the bow. Will removeing the factory paint deface/devalue the bow at all?
The specs and serial number on the bow is

KU66513 (raised silver coin)
AMO 52"
#60

The only thing that I think would be an issue of rareity would be the 60lb draw weight. Haven't personally seen any of the type higher than 55lb and only one older 68' k-mag that was #58.

So I am looking for opinions and guidance in this lil dart slinger.

[d. ward]

A green scotch-brite pad and 100% acetone finger nail polish remover please note I did not say plain acetone.The finger nail polish remover is filterd a bit better then regular acetone.It takes a little elbow grease but works well.As for the decals yes there is a source for after market decals via Al's Decals.Value wise I do not think it would hunt the value of the bow at all if you going to shoot it(resale maybe).There is about a 90% chance that the original silk screens are under the camo.Not many of Bears later bows were blemished and the camo was sprayed over the original finish supply and demand.The acetone and scotch-brite nomally will not remove the original finish with out lots and lots of elbow grease.Keep us posted on how its going bd

[CavScoutArcher]

Thank you gentleman, that was just the answer I was looking for.  I will keep you guys posted as well as will take some before, during, and after pics.
Aaron