Hey Pete.
Hope the cobra looks good mate. The choice of paint is a little like what engine to use....everyone has a different idea.
With regard to the guard lips ...let me tell you from experience that removing ones letter box goes a long way in preserving the
integrity of ya guard lips.
Dont ask me how I know
Let me see here....8th May hey?..... hmmmm.. nope..not gonna rain.
and..
If I can I'll come down and keep ya company for a little while. I'll even bring my own super cheap blue tarp...bet mines got more holes in it than yours.