We attempted to contact you July 28 when you placed a parts order and left this comment: 'My M-76 was just purchased but the faceplate is damaged. The 'decal' is peeling off pretty heavy from the bottom. If this is normal, I probably don't want any new faceplates as it will just happen again. Otherwise, rather than going through the hassle of return and replace, I'll just purchase a new chrome one and get a black for fun.' Because you have not responded to our attempts to contact you, nor have you submitted a warranty registration, we do not know where you purchased your faucet, whether is was new or used, nor how old it is. Use of tape and dope are not appropriate for attaching the hose as it is a compression fitting.