Well...here she is...having looked at it for months while being created, researched, welded, reamed, collecting surface rust etc etc, I was really ready for it to be coated. I was going to epoxy prime and top coat but I decided to go with a company who media blasted and powdered the mount plus my gas tank straps for $150... and I have to say, I wasn't prepared for the impact when I saw the mount...the darn thing is beautiful. I have mentioned recently regarding the highs and lows when building, this is one of those high points for me.