This, is typical of what a REAL XJ owner's hands look like !!! Heck, all Jeep owners for that matter ! Especially during the first year of ownership ! They get this way because WE build them ! Most owners of newer Jeeps hands, are soft, and smooth as a babies butt ! They stay clean, because they more than likely work indoors in a cozy, comfy, air conditioned office, so that they can make thier dreaded car payments !!! UGH !!! Thier hands stay this way,,, why do you ask ???