Like Stan said, it is a very hard and durable surface. The finish will look only as good as the pre-plated surface. When I have stuff anodized, it only adds .0003 to .0008 inch. I would mask, or have them mask bearing surfaces and threaded holes. Any material besides aluminum (or titanium) will be ruined. All the racks, clamps, etc. that they use are titanium. Different alloys anodize differently. I'm not sure how the cast will turn out.