Don't coat it! If you do then you will not see the cracks if they come up. The only way to get them shinny like Jims is to order a stainless one. Your loader is fine, you can take a little scotch brite to it and clean it up, then spray paint it white.
X2. DO NOT COAT THE LOADER! I take mine out after every day on the water and red dye check the loader after every race day.
Also do yourself a favor and never use slotted hardware. Those always are a pain in the ass! Grade 8 black oxide Alan head bolt. 👍👍👍
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