Liquid Metal Plated AIO Copper Cold Plate Unlevel. Impact On Its Performance?

[nick name]

Curious to know the opinion of the community as to the impact the liquid metal plating on this cold plate may have.  The staining isn't a concern -- just the unlevel areas of the cold plate.  It's easier to see the difference in z height on the left side.  

 

 

[Demonic Donut]

It will definitely affect cooler performance if this is after cleaning. I'd sand it on a flat surface.

[nick name]

2 hours ago, Demonic Donut said:

It will definitely affect cooler performance if this is after cleaning. I'd sand it on a flat surface.

Yeah, I'm pretty certain that there is some impact -- it's just hard to gauge how much without having measured it before the plating.  

 

And sanding doesn't seem worth the effort compared to a new one.  It's a Fractal Design and they aren't expensive.  I just can't decide if any effort or expense is worth it without knowing the actual impact to performance.  

[Neggy-Z]

I would try something less abrasive then sand paper first, scotch brite, or something similar, is what i use to clean up surfaces i've used LM on.