Haha prentice, u have had issues with the outside screen painting as well? Do u mind if I ask what? AND THE SPECKS! I thought I was the only one haha, its not blue, its the actual monogram canvas coming from underneath, I guess because the leather is "scaly" all 12 coats of paint dont get on every little millimeter, so some parts are more suseptible (No clue how 2 spell that) to TINY flakes (about the size of the tip of a needle right?)
To answer kookie, I belive the leather is actually dyed, but I am not sure, I am almost 100% positive it is dyed, so It shouldnt be a problem, but again these items are meant to be used! Buy it and enjoy it!!!