I'm trying to figure out the best way to make an android. As in a human looking robot, not a phone. I started off with combining an AI chassis with a CC3+ character in CC3. It seemed to be working well but when I save the file and open it again, all the mesh changes are gone and the human body is the only thing visible. And if I add anything to the body then I also lose my changes.

I'm wondering if a better approach to solving this problem is through clothing, or decals. Something to give an appearance that part, or all. of the body is a robot. Any suggestions or tips on how to approach this one? Thanks.