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If you paint it you lose the original finish with the little tiny fibers showing. Bead blast and semi clear coat.

Another vote for clear coat. I only cleaned mine with Windex and coated it. All the stamps remained in place.
Craig

2014 Ram 1500 Laramie, 73 Cuda
Previous mopars: 62 Valiant, 65 Fury III, 68 Fury III, 72 Satellite, 74 Satellite, 89 Acclaim, 98 Caravan, 2003 Durango
Only previous Non-Mopar: Schwinn Tornado