Its definitely the case here like
@rjacobs says that a) it doesn't matter that its badly done because the bar doesn't really rely on those for structural integrity, BUT b) holy crap that QC and fit and finish is awful and should never have been painted, much less shipped out that way. Its too bad, Steeda has always been known for making good stuff--but this looks like garbage. Good thing once its installed you will never see it, lol.