I currently have two real MPPs and have had a few more, but this is what I know of the original finishes... same with Sterlings. The original british wrinkle paint WEARS SMOOTHLY. So... almost every instance of wrinkle paint I have seen coming from the UK... when the wrinkle wears down, the finish is a thick smooth feel. The wrinkle goes away leaving a sating or semi gloss black hard coat.
thanks!
I'd always wondered and my gut told me that it used to be wrinkled or the factory hadn't done enough. this is cool!