yes i hear wat u's are saying but as i said il b takin pics from start to finish so that will clear up any misunderstandings of me trying to hide anything.the only reason why im considering painting white is because the car is in very good condition and if i was to sell it and buy a white one probly cost me a lot to find another clean 1 plus itl probly need work as every car does except for a concours car but that sorta money outha my league and thats not wat i want ,id like to drive it which is the best part of owning a cossie it think.and if i finish the car how i want it ,itl b a long term keeper,but just wanted some opinions bout if i did decide to sell which i doubt i wud as by time im finished id have the car the way i want it.tanx for the reply lads ,cheeRS