I think mine were just painted in plain black and they look ok :)

What if I know the back door way into the anodising place? Will it still be too complicated?

well it would appear it wouldnt mater which door i went through, its not really possible as it will blur the colour to grey.

Andy,speak to JH, he will set you straight.
My swingarm is in need of tlc and i have spoken to john about it,basicly you have to chromate it before you do anything else otherwise the mag sort of oxidizes under whatever you put on.
hopethis helps
Butch