I posted this as a warning - this IS a painted phone, unfortunately I have firsthand knowledge. See eBay item 322200370731
Note the original listing did not show the bottom of the phone and was edited at the last minute to indicate the rototone was inside, also a sign this phone was not what it appeared to be. All I can say is thank you eBay buyer protection and I wish I had looked closer at the pics. Notably around the vents -compare to a molded color phone. If I wasn't on my iPad I would post pics of the comparison, it's worth looking at. The recess around the vents looks different.
The current listing does not show the OPW label on the bottom but it's there.
The original listing claimed "This is a true collectors piece with similar sales above $1700."
Doug, if the seller remains true to form he will reply to your question concerning painted or not with "I didn't paint the phone"
The intent of the seller seems to be to deceive, it's hard to come to any other conclusion.
I feel stupid for falling for it, and there is a bit more to the story in my defense, but anyway caveat emptor.