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If you're getting a top tube done, I reckon you could try and finish it in purple without any risk by using vinyl. I once wrapped a bike in car vinyl wrap and it's surprisingly versatile and solid. With the added benefit that if you get a scratch you just replace that bit. If you're having the top tube in silver, raw metal or chrome, you could try and use transparent vinyl to keep some depth to the colour. Look at this, for instance.
The problem here is to get the closest match, and the colours are limited. But you can order the hot pink, for instance, try it out and if it doesn't work just take it off. It doesn't leave any traces, and the fact that it's a Vitus makes it piece of cake because it's just a straight tube, with no lugs or whatever.