Quoted from flecom:mine was pretty much completely trashed, but some sandpaper, spray paint and a decal set later and this was my result
IMG_20150206_120158.jpg (Click image to enlarge)
obviously not going to be as good as powder coating but I am very happy with the result
Slightly off topic, but related to your post & picture, it's a shame that whatever putz made the repro decals, made them too wide for the aprons. I have a re-plated Apron and I purchased a decal, and there's no way I'd put the decal on. It is too wide.
