I just checked in again and am glad to see things moving forward. As for covering, I am a Monokote guy 100%. That is not to say other coverings are bad. I have been using Monokote since 1975 and although it has gone through some changes and admittedly is most likely the most difficult to apply, I feel that the end result justifies the additional effort. If you would like some application tips just let me know, always happy to share techniques that came from years of screw ups.