THANKS jOE FOR THE INFO, I MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CLEAR IN THAT THE WHOLE BUTT HAS THE EPOXY FROM JOINT TO BUMPER, CONTINUING OVER THE WRAP. WAS AFRAID IF I CUT THE WRAP OFF IT WOULD CHIP THE FINISH ON THE STICK AND I WOULD BE STUCK WITH A REFINISH JOB THE CUSTOMER DOES NOT WANT TO PAY FOR...