Well I appreciate that Tom, even if it hurts a bit to hear.
I figure it looks good now, maybe it'll last the summer then. I used Ceramic based paint, supposed to withstand grills and such. I also cured the coats with a heat gun as directed by a few professionals. In either case, the covers aren't that hard to remove, and I'll need to check my plugs by next year anyway, so we'll see how long it lasts.