This raw steel version of the Monument is intended for customers who want to do their own finishing, or want to work with a vendor to do custom plating/ painting. The steel will eventually develop surface rust due to inevitable exposure to moisture and oil from hands. The edges are slightly sharp and should be handled carefully. We remove metal dust and residue, but parts will likely have a thin layer of surface oil that helps prevent rust. We take no responsibility for rusting or discoloration that arises during shipping, nor any rust that develops after the product is received by the customer. If you do your own custom painting or plating, take care to protect the threaded holes on the chassis so standoffs can be properly installed on the final product.