Problem solved as he bought (At my suggestion) a 450SEL yesterday for $500, Havent seen it yet but it starts and drives which is a bonus.
My understanding is that the car is stripped as if for paint with chrome, door handles etc being removed and sometimes wrapped as well in carbon fibre like stuff or basically any colour you want.
The removal leaves no residue if the 3M film is used and the 3M removal system and the film doesn't UV Cure or shrink and im told lasts for years.
They now have matte metallic colours and all in all the guy seems very professional and has trade quals to back it all up.
A quick google search last night brought up a number of very colourful websites in Aus and overseas and its worth a look to better understand the concept.
eBay too has a few companies selling services with lots of piccies.