anymore they paint every bolt holding the cover on so if you pull them to put a stealth one one its noticeable...

No... Doing a write up... So I had the camera out shooting pics for the write up.

Oven cleaner and heavy duty engine degreaser does wonders to paint on the screws...:lol88:

I just use a o-ring pick to remove the paint prior to using the bit.:rocking:

I don't get it, so you remove the paint, the warranty is still voided so what's the point.

To put a stealth plate on. I doubt warranty is still valid when they see a wire tapped on the VP44 either.

You don't have to remove the paint to put a plate on, the paint doesn't stop you from doing anything but if the paint seal is broken the warranty is voided. The wrench will turn the screws out with or without paint, that's why I didn't understand why the talk about how to remove it.

You are referring to the 5 point, tamper proof torq bolts, correct? I couldn't get my bit in there until paint was removed.

Ya I guess maybe I used a knife tip to push a little out but nothin so fancy as cleaners and rubbin. I'm to lazy for that much work.

So has anyone tried to use their warrenty after having a pump tapped with the stealth plate?

There are some companies that will warranty a VP-44 with a tapped pump wire. Rip at Source Automotive is one (or at least he used to).