Let me be very clear about all of this, this process is synthetic. I posted earlier that this is the most elaborate method of finishing YOUR components. The finish is very hard and durable. Care is the same as you would the paint on your car. I have been trying to get good samples to show everyone. However, all monitors show colors a little differently. About the only two that show very close are the black and silver CF finishes. Here are black and silver (there is an additional piece for the automatic).