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Originally posted by 9elf
Sebring,
I just got mine in the mail.
I don't really understand the anodizing process, but could I bead blast it off and have an acceptable finish?
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Don't get me wrong-I think the black ano is plenty acceptable. I wouldn't touch it. But, I do think it will show nicks more than the silver. My opinion- the old silver finish probably looks better in the long run, but the black looks better new. Also, ask Chuck if you can ditch the half nuts on the side that has both struts tied together. I would simply say driver's side but if I recall, your car is right hand drive. Anyway, I think it would be fine and would simplify the tensioning process.
Wil-My car already had the hole which made it a no-brainer. However, drilling the hole would be quite easy. Also, it shouldn't scare people away because it's not like you're really drilling a hole in the floor and see through to pavement. It's just the sheetmetal adjacent to the smuggler's box. It's entirely within the trunk and not exposed to the elements.