Thought about painting the edge, but didn't. It faces the Frame so aestetically I don't think it will show. I may go back in with a small brush or pull the assembly again or just leave it.
By the way, I tested the whole setup for a few weeks to see if anything didn't look/feel right. I pulled the speedo, drilled the two holes and used 8 washers on each bolt...just happened to have a couple of longer bolts in the kit. I had enough room to go a little lower so I went with the 1" spacer.
Steven