ensure you dont see a lot of the tape or notice it i used the metallic spraypaint you get at walmart. i also kept the grates i am planning on builiding a brick grill, they also work on blocks with a hole under it for coal, since i live out of town they work great as cooking additions for my fire pit. I try not to throw things away if i dont have to. i think if you like this you will like what i post later :D thanks so much guys! and whoever said the plant selection was magazine quality WOW THanks! and i apologize for the ugly panda thing, lol i did throw that away :D