Fascinating DeLorean video.. (Page 2/2) css9450 DEC 30, 01:33 PM quote Originally posted by hyperv6: .... but they also had stainless surfaces that were difficult to paint and hard to maintain naturally. Just was not a good idea. I used to see a red one around town occasionally. Unfortunately, it was never close up and always going in the opposite direction. I always wondered if the painted surface showed any grain or anything like that to it.... Without proper prep it would probably look awful and wouldn't last. hyperv6 DEC 30, 03:05 PM quote Originally posted by css9450: I used to see a red one around town occasionally. Unfortunately, it was never close up and always going in the opposite direction. I always wondered if the painted surface showed any grain or anything like that to it.... Without proper prep it would probably look awful and wouldn't last. Some were painted back in the day. It is not easy to paint but some came out well. How durable I am not sure as I see few painted ones today. There were a few factor gold plated ones out there. I have seen in in Reno at the museum. Australian JAN 04, 08:14 AM There is no doubt he wanted the engine behind driver he just banked on thinking everyone wanted a rear engine sports car and a bag in the glovebox.