Paint

I was actually relieved when the first blemish appeared.

Still up-keep is important. I'm bad for that. I figure when we move into the new house and I can house both cars the GT6 will get a "re-freshing" and have her interior installed.

These cars are nothing if we don't drive them.

It is always important to scratch the new paint when reassembling.

Keeping my Fiat as presentable but not a show winner has worked for me. I don't fear to drive it to a grocery store or a car show where I don't expect to win a prize. General maintenance will have me repainting at some time in the near future since last paint was applied over ten years ago. Maybe then I will do some serious detailing and try for show trophy before is gets scuffy. I doubt I would spend more on painting than the value of the car.

Cheers Ron

Id drive It!

My restored car was a constant worry. Good riddance. Everything I have now is imperfect. I think I've put more miles on my Mini in the couple years I've owned it than on my restored car the last 10 years I owned it.

I agree. I enjoy my X1/9 so much more now that the paint is not perfect. I enjoy driving my car much more than cleaning it. I do enjoy cleaning it though.