newly built tunnel....some questions on appearance

[69charged]

hello guy and gals. i just built myself a new tunnel for my mountain cat and in the process it kinda got scratched up. i dont want it to look like crap so i am debating what to do to make it look better. polish, sand, powder coat..........
i really want to polish it but not sure if the scratches will come out. plus all the maintenance that goes with it. what have you guys seen out on the snow that looks good but easy to take care of? i even thought about using spray on box liner. wondering what that would look like?
ill get pics up of it later so you can see my first time making something like this!!
thanks
clarence

 

[noob]

if you want basically maintenance free, go with the powder coat. I had a polished tunnel and it sucked to keep it looking shiney.

 

[happylilcuss]

bedliner would be really heavy... Kida defeats the purpose of an aftermarket tunnel. I think powdercoat is the best looking and easiest to maintain. Polish looks nice but is a PITA to keep looking nice. IMHO

 

[69charged]

here are a few pics. its not done yet as i have to build running boards yet and the close in panel at the back. coming along though. to bad its not done now as we have a good amount of snow!
clarence

 

[Mafesto]

anodized would look cool

 

[rynokron]

powdercoat it. zero maitenence. looks nice btw.

 

[Adrenaline Revolution]

bedliner would be heavy and collect a lot of snow.
(to say nothing about it being ugly as friggen sin too)

If you don't have the $$$ for powder coat try using a heavy grit sandpaper on a block and sand it in one direction only for a grained finish. I've seen a sled that was done like that and it looked very cool.
Wash it down well with alcohol and hand spray it with a good quality clear SATIN enamel.
This will hide all your scratches and does not need polishing,

 

[BigBlueEdge]

Some well-place decals would easily cover the scratches. Find someone in your area that does vinyl graphics and have them whip some up for you.

Rob