Well... I didn't scuff it up, but I did run a small bead of high-temp sealant, let it sit for a few and then bolted it down.
<crosses fingers>
Here's to a leak-free seal, because I do not want to pull that six-pack off again any time soon.
Leaning over the fender with that setup on fully extended arms... being careful not to scratch the valve covers...
Heh. My feet came off the ground at the end! :-)