I don't understand why people get put off by cars that have had spray jobs or ask you if it is all original paint, you say "no" and they go "*tut* shame that"

Why? Surely it's better to have an old car with a fresh new protective layer of flawless paint than an old car with original paint, most likely faded, dull in places and a fair few stone chips, small scuffs and scratches on it?

Yeah, ok so sometimes if a car's been painted it's hiding something, but the rest of the time it just shows the level of commitment someone has to their pride and joy! Specially if it didn't really need the paint (ie not dented or badly scratched or damaged)

Would rather have a mint EsCos with mint looking paint than a mint EsCos with dull paint