I understand the concern, but....it's also a tank. If you've ever been to a museum and looked closely at the finish....it's not great. If you've ever seen a real operational tank...the finish isn't good. Runs, overspray, primer showing through...all things I've seen on tanks. Any tank that sits outside will fade in different levels. It is your tank and ultimately your decision, just know that most tank people will look at it and think it was done on purpose or it will get covered up with dirt/dust.