So question wouldnt painting it and putin like a lacker on it affect the flexibility of the board, And i learned that Burton has a board that is relatively plain, and comes with stencils so you ...

well prolly not effect the flex of the board but it may cause the paint to come off if u flex it alot

hmm see i think if a lacker was put on top to prevent the paint from chipping er whatever would cause the flexation of the board to not be as much (i duno if flexation is even a word but i could...

i dunno i still dont see how putting anythin on teh top of the board will change the flex of the board, i mean its tottaly up to the core of the board to determine the flex, not whats on top unless...

hah, I duno

lol just buy a new board and test out your ideas on a old one