[QUOTE=Flimflam;6950096]Good idea on the Sharpie, that'll work nicely I bet... though aren't battlewounds/scars hardcore? Or is that just for human skin and not componentry? [QUOTE]

beausage my friend, beausage. i think a worn patina is great on all things that get used regularly (think a worn leather jacket or a pair of 501s with a hole in them). personally i like the look of a great quality bike with a bit of wear on it but that's just me...