Hey guys,

I just purchased this hilt and need some advice.

IMHO it just looks weird with that shiny red accents, so I'd like to remove/change that.
I'd be ok with it if the hilt would be heavily weathered.

I was told that when I use some kind of stripper the anodizing is ruined.
Sending it back to the original creators, to get the coating removed and the saber weathered costs around 500$.

What would be your suggestion? Is there no other way?
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Just trying to get other opinions before paying that much