Quoted from Calfdemon:My thoughts exactly. Someone could probably take the exact same art it covers and make a fitted sticker. Cosmetic problem solved, and potential breakage problem solved. That would be a win win.
I don't think it looks good, really. No matter what is done it will be a light blocker that looks quite unappealing compared to the correct part, and obscures view of the ball path.
Besides, in my assesment that part will still eventually crack in the same place, if anchors are made tight. 301 will still work harden and eventually become quite brittle with the very concentrated cold working that will occur. The only solution to the concentrated stress is spreading the stress, which is done by Releasing the Tension on the Anchors. Problem is that with Metal edges this will now chew away plastic. It is a very bad idea all round, if all is considered.
We will see how long before cracking develops I guess. Imho (as an engineer) it is a flawed "solution" to a Non issue. In the case of an issue for some it was solved, quite simply by the advice from success in releasing unwarranted tension.
All this bit of metal does is detract from asthetics and introduce new issues (by introducing hard metal that will cause wear now where it works against plastic).
Each to their own beliefs these days though by the seems. Ironically the proof will only be in the pudding for some, hopefully it tastes good with that recipie, but I won't be eating it Lol
I digress...