if i was still young, dumb, and broke i'd probably roll some dice-- mainly because i had infinite spare time due to my inability to get laid. but even then, i'd still at least clean off most of the paint, and probably check the cam & chain.
it's out, it's accessible, gaskets are cheap. peace of mind carries some weight, if not a monetary value. besides, what's another few days in the timeline. it's not like this thing needs to be on the road for work on monday.