Originally Posted by sp00ki

i know i can remove the anodizing-- i just don't have the stuff to do it.
i also don't have gasket remover.

i'm looking to avoid spending money on one or the other until i know what it is i'm working with.

trial and error is a pain when it costs $...


i'll consider polishing vs. clearcoat (though i actually have clearcoat, so i may just go that route)