[Mike Holt]

I agree the question needs to be "Which Kit"

I know the earlier Factory Fives (MK I) were much worse then the newer ones (MK II). And they are supposed to be getting better.

I spent probably about a weeks worth of prep before sending it off to the painter for primer & paint. even then, he had to do a little more work.

BTW, mine is a FFR MK II