Douglas -
The body does not come prepared in any special way - it just takes a lot of time sanding. I did learn a few things that would save time on the next one though.
It doesn't take a lot of maintenance - just keep it waxed or use some of that stuff that keeps aluminum shiny...Zoopseal(?)
The only expense is for the sandpaper and polish...and a good buffer.
Pat
Thanks for the kind (?) words Turk and Brent....
