Problem: Finish Adds a Silent Week — Masking Notes That Save Scrap

Problem: buyers pick “black anodize” late, then wonder why Standard ~10 days becomes ~14 — or threads seize after coating.

Fix: lock finish in the first quote; treat blast +1–2d, anodize +2–4d, powder +3–5d as production days (courier separate); mark masking on PDF.

Compatibility: anodize → aluminum; passivate → stainless; powder → check film vs fits.

Open Materials & finishes for the atlas, then configure the real finish on the quote page before you freeze the PO date.