It has a very nice and very even finish. It's made of durable aluminum so it feels like it's going to last. Since it's aluminum, it will crack if you make creases or sharp bends. I used this to my advantage when cutting out the piece I needed. I didn't have much left so I made a piece to go through the intake for my air filter. No more leaves in the filter box! As with anything else, you need to treat it the way you should based on the material it's made of. So don't bend it back and forth a few times and avoid wrinkles at the bends. I don't have a turbo on this car but you can use it in front of the radiator. It's aluminum, so heat doesn't bother this net unlike plastic nets.