As I continue my research, I'm curious if the latest MK4 body has improved in terms of prep required? I hold up Ultima GTR and Superlite cars as what I would love as a standard. You can basically buff the gelcoat on those and go with it.

Based on my research over the years, there is at least 5-10k of body work at a professional shop or hundreds of hours at home and all the dust. Is that still accurate?

Not looking to bash, just for me I'd say it's the number #1 thing that keeps me from ordering a car every year