thanks for the thoughts guys, hence doing it on a computer to get a idea before spending the dollars.
I would not agree with keeping it the way a designer made it - the Pro is a operators game so it has the industrial black hammer tone bumpy powder coat as per below. It may look grey but it is a flat black as per below image. Yes the contrast looks good on this one with the Stern stock black finish but still prefer the a metallic finish as it adds more depth and makes it look a little more classy and hot rodded. I will definitely do a red / apple finish and a blue finish in graphics to see and help others. I personally won't go another red / apple metallic as my Ironman has that finish.
This is why a chrome finish would not look good as it would get lost in the silver cabinet.
