My 16, in my opinion, is beautiful! People who encounter it either love it or hate it. But it's water off this ducks back because you know what they say about a-holes and opinions. 😅
Sun & Fun Motorsports
155 Escort Ln SW
Iowa City, IA 52240
Got along with the owner so well that I went back 2 weeks later and bought my wife a Speedmaster. Good people.
Have you tried blasting with walnut shells or dry ice? Apparently environmentally friendly, not terribly expensive, in U.S., and Wwwaaaay faster than sanding. Betting it could be a 2 weekend project. Maybe 3 day weekend project.