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Since this would be a stater with all the information (enginering, date and such) stamped into the metal main case not allot of detail to worry about. Painted semi-gloss black with a boot over the wire lug and base nut. Paint fades away at the attaching end so that it assures a decent grounding for operation. Make sure there is a heavy paper gasket between the band and main housing as shown in other threads