My way just happens to be the right way. Again-your call. I like to do things right and do them once. Never said anyone was full of shit,but if you like, I can oblige.You seem to forget that others are reading(lurking) on these topics. Accurate info is more important than some thin-skinned persons "feelings".And if you have the head off the motor,to NOT have it checked and MAYBE a skim coat removed to make sure you have a good baseline for possible future issues,is really a safe distance from genius.
Back to your issue-Good HG & flate head?Great.Carry on.
And I don't give a flying fuck about forum etiquette.