One of my two all time favorite cars, I still recall opening mine up on Christmas (used, but C-8/9 then) and neglecting everything else. I had asked for one for years.
IMO faking "unpainted" would be too easy. I wouldn't give it a premium without vintage proof (photo/statement/etc) to go with it. As stated, an exuberant toothbrush could likely take the paint off in minutes. Early on, the paint wasn't as vulnerable. Most of mine flaked off over the last 20 years untouched. But the paint loss is really only on the sheriff too.
I might be willing to pay a bit "too much" if I didn't have one though. I am willing to pay a bit more to own some things, but not too many.
The mech hasn't had a single hic-up ever. It's a gem mechanically.
I've only cleaned my figures once that I recall, using a soft paintbrush/soap&water(no perceptible loss, scary venture) And though ran LOTS, and I played hard, I likely cared for it better than anything else I've ever owned. Lots of paint gone off the figures. I'd say "peachy tan" or caucasian flesh.
The gun was always bare there.(aways kinda bugged me but not enough to not love it or paint it or anything.)
As you can see, the bandit never lost much. (Best I could do photo wise tonight)
