Dude sorry to hear about your bike, I too would go with the new skin, I have had a couple parts painted to match and they always seem to come out just a little different color, Dont think anyone else would notice, But I do.
Also how did you get the old Kanki off the bike, Were you able to do it without scratching, I to have an 07 ( Maroon ) and was thinking of swapping them out.