[asimplelife]

Yes, that dull faded look is what I am getting on the roof and bonnet. It's only been this last 12 months since I had it. I've tried a quick polish but it didn't make much difference. Has spent the summer out in full sun. It wasn't garaged where I bought it from but it was parked in a really tree covered street, so probably avoided much of the sun it has got full blast this year.
And I only recently checked the VicRoads requirements. With change of paint colour I only have to ring them up to advise and update the records.
But the website doesn't tell me what to do for an auto to manual conversion so I'll need to call them. For engines it says if it was an option to the make/model then you can just get it certified by a mechanic. Hopefully auto to manual will be the same process.