Well the manufacturers say differently.
Right from their website
“In addition, the carbon flange is over-bored to the shaft diameter allowing it to float around the shaft and thus compensate for most misalignment and vibration problems.”
https://www.shaftseal.com/
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They have to paint the whole door because it is difficult to blend old and new white. I'd probably leave it. Or try buffing it yourself knowing you'll have the whole door done if you screw it up.