Any replate jobs done?

I'm curious about the etching that's left as a result of a bore/replate job.

The top of the cylinder (head surface) is etched something awful!!

I understand that etching is part of the replate process, but I don't understand why the head/cylinder surface isn't protected during that process.

Looks like it's been used for skeet practice!

Any other riders have replating work with a different experience?

Same?

...the cylinder doesn't look a whole lot different, either! :ugg: