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Joe, shiny as a new lamp post. As the zinc cures, it will begin to oxidize and dull slightly. No black that I am aware of but this would be an excellent base for coatings. Aren't bodies and panels on todays cars zinc dipped?
When I bought my H&H I needed a trailer ball and hitch. The 10k hitch was solid 2 x 2 and galvanized. I liked the looks and after a year it still looks new. So I decided to do the reciever also. I contacted the reciever manufacturer and explained what I was doing and they are sending all new decals at no charge so it will look brand new and factory. They liked the idea as paint chips off and they rust. They are always worried about liability after years of use and abuse and they were appreciative that I was taking care of their product. Maybe they will be on the market someday and I started something. Royalties you think??