Skilsaw 825 - Silver Paint on Plastic Handle?

[BDFan1981]

Skilsaw 825

Is it true that some people had spray-painted the plastic grip on saws of this vintage (1976-1984)?

~Ben

 

[ChevyEFI]

Maybe with the shipping amount they're charging, the UPS store he's undoubtely paying to box it will also clean up the overspray.