My options locally are Powder coating ($250 estimate) not impressed with the result as he suggested it would look like a Alum anodized finish.

Near me in Clearwater is spectra-chrome, which is expensive, but he is working with me if I do the prep, and only one side, it'll be about $500.

Chrome I hear, (no estimate) is $700.

I guess I could paint it with a 2K light gray or something, but wish it was shinier?

Tom Wallace is polishing his. I assume will clear coat his.

Am I missing anything for ideas?