I believe that is where they hang them from when they powdercoat. I have QA 1 shocks same marks.
Sorry, this my first time buying a brand new shining shocks . They usually all black out n you couldn't tell.
Should I put some premier over it anyway?
Folks can be pretty harsh on newbies. If you've never dealt with powder-coated items before, it's an easy mistake to make.
As far as touching it up, it's not really necessary, but if it makes you feel better, I wouldn't think it should hurt anything.
Try Googling "can powdercoat be touched up with regular paint?" for tips on touching up powder-coated items.
Thanks, will do
Try nail polish, it comes in thousands of colors and the brush cap is perfect for dabbing small spots. Hides chips and screw heads too.
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Hello,
Those marks are from the hangers when the springs are being powdercoated. You can touch up those areas if you would like with a little automotive touch up paint if you would like. The nail polish idea will work also, but I am guessing silver nail polish is not super easy to find?? Advance Autoparts, O'reilly's or Autozone should have a small bottle of touch or paint that is close to the color on the springs.
If there is anything else we can answer or help you with, just let us know!
Dave
Hello,
Those marks are from the hangers when the springs are being powdercoated. You can touch up those areas if you would like with a little automotive touch up paint if you would like. The nail polish idea will work also, but I am guessing silver nail polish is not super easy to find?? Advance Autoparts, O'reilly's or Autozone should have a small bottle of touch or paint that is close to the color on the springs.
If there is anything else we can answer or help you with, just let us know!
Dave
Not that hard Dave. 
First of all that defect has created a weak spot..if the spring is going to break at some point in time if ever...that will probably be where it does.
@Rob the Slob... I had no idea... 
I’m just stay in touch with my feminine side. 
Not that hard Dave.
I knew someone would come through on this, just wasn't expecting it to be you @Rob the Slob , figured all of your nail polish was blue or white 
Been thinking about “TURBO” silver.
Just to clarify the post that little pup posted. That is not a defect or a weak point. The notch is created on top of the surface of the metal. It is made from the absence of powder on the metal where the hanger was.
Please refrain from making hypothetical posts that lead to misinformation. FAKE NEWS.....
Been thinking about “TURBO” silver.
Uh... First in line for a used supercharger! 
Uh... First in line for a used supercharger!
Just yankin yer chain @MiM. Very satisfied with the supercharger.
Without looking at it in person...to me it looks like an imperfection caused by slag...when the steel was poured.
First of all that defect has created a weak spot..if the spring is going to break at some point in time if ever...that will probably be where it does.
Without looking at it in person...to me it looks like an imperfection caused by slag...when the steel was poured.
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The black marks are normal it’s pretty hard to spray coils without leaving hanger marks.
Power coating is fine...enjoy ..
