Love the colour JB. I have a strat from an American supplier that has major body dings so looking at colour. Have been testing Australian Export Gloss Red from Supercheap auto and Rust-oleum Gloss Apple Red from Bunnings. The former is winning so far... what brand was yours? Looks great with the pearloid. Hmmm..... "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!!!"