Actually - something like this was part of the decision to buy this one for $350... the market where I bought it is very rural and knows the value of a piece of equipment... However - the market where I'll use it is on the fringe of "suburban warrior land"... and for a short 15 minute drive - I can have people coming to it that see "big blower for my 50' driveway - (insert Tim the Tool Man sound here)".
So - if it sucks more than blows - I know I can get a $4 can of Ford blue paint - "clean her up" (although it's in GREAT shape now) - and turn a profit.