If it makes you feel any better, I've since had the pomp powder coated and still run an external bb - that exact chainset. Still alive, but it's probably naughty.
Much better, thanks!
Just go and get it faced. It's not too expensive, no harm done, and in the worst case your BB will live longer.
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If it makes you feel any better, I've since had the pomp powder coated and still run an external bb - that exact chainset. Still alive, but it's probably naughty.