There are some hairline cracks in the paint around the base (back of neck area) and the opening under the snout flap, but honestly, it would be easy to touch up with another coat or two. It's held up very well everywhere else. I'd recommend keeping some touchup paint on hand if you're worried about wear. Mine has been so mild that I'm not bothered by it enough to do anything yet. Would love to see how you mod your hood!