So how easy is to look after a bare aluminium bodied car?

[AR1772]

Hi, I'm still trying to establish the spec for my first 7. As the title says could anyone advise on how easy or difficult it is to keep a bare alloy'd bodied car looking good.

Does is take a lot more care and effort than a painted car? Are scratches and marks easy or more difficult to remove?

Also should it be painted at a later date how difficult and expensive would it be?

[AR1772]

Thanks guys,

Some very interesting points. The one thing that worries me about a painted car is maintaining the finish; once the paints damaged that's it and it need sorting by a professional. It sounds as though with a bare alloy car you at least stand a chance of getting it back providing you've looked after it. Unfortunately I'm far to anal about maintaining the condition of my toys!

Presumably it should be possible to mechanically polish the car?

Mickrick your car looks fantastic! I particularly like the idea of the alloy nose. Sorry for being cheeky but was it difficult and expensive to have made?

[AR1772]

Thanks again guys,

Some more good ideas.

The Plastidip products look almost too good. Anyone with much experience of them who can comment on ease of application, durability etc?

Also how good and durable is wrapping? Is it expensive?