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An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethyl

An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.

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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for extrusion blow molding a container comprised of polyethylene terephthalate, comprising: an extruder; an extruder head coated with a surface coating; and a mold set configured to form a container having a base for supporting the container on a surface, a body

What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for extrusion blow molding a container comprised of polyethylene terephthalate, comprising: an extruder; an extruder head coated with a surface coating; and a mold set configured to form a container having a base for supporting the container on a surface, a body portion extending from the base, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion, wherein at least a portion of the mold set has a fine-glass-bead surface finish, the mold set includes a parting line and a raised pinch-off, and the pinch-off includes a raised surface portion that extends at least 0.0025 inches beyond the parting line of the mold set. 2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein the coating is comprised of a metallic coating material. 3. The apparatus as recited in claim 2, wherein the coating is comprised of a two-coat black metallic coating material. 4. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein the coating is comprised of a polymer plastic coating material. 5. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein a surface finish of the mold is at least partially sandblasted. 6. The apparatus as recited in claim 5, wherein the surface finish is sandblasted with a fine material. 7. The apparatus as recited in claim 6, wherein the surface finish is sandblasted with a fine glass bead. 8. The apparatus as recited in claim 7, wherein the surface finish is polished to a 600 radial wipe. 9. The apparatus as recited in claim 5, wherein the sandblasted surface finish creates venting in the mold to permit air adjacent to the surface to flow. 10. The apparatus as recited in claim 5, wherein the surface finish is sandblasted in selected locations. 11. The apparatus as recited in claim 5, wherein corners of the mold set are sandblasted. 12. The apparatus as recited in claim 5, wherein the mold set includes a sandblasted surface finish having a factored amount of venting. 13. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein the mold set includes a mold vent. 14. The apparatus as recited in claim 13, wherein the mold set includes a plurality of mold vents. 15. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, including a plurality of raised pinch-offs. 16. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein the mold set is configured to produce a container with a base having a substantially flat and non-circular elevated portion. 17. An apparatus for extrusion blow molding a container comprised of polyethylene terephthalate, comprising: an extruder; an extruder head coated with a metallic surface coating; and a mold set configured to form a container having a base for supporting the container on a surface, a body portion extending from the base, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion; wherein at least a portion of the mold set is sandblasted and has fine-glass-bead surface finish, and the mold set includes a plurality of mold vents and a plurality of raised pinch-offs, the pinch-offs including a raised surface portion that extends at least 0.0025 inches beyond the parting line of the mold set. 18. An apparatus for extrusion blow molding a container comprised of a polymer, comprising: an extruder; an extruder head coated with a surface coating; and a mold set configured to form a container having a base for supporting the container on a surface, a body portion extending from the base, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion, wherein at least a portion of the mold set has a sandblasted, fine-glass-bead surface finish, the mold set includes a parting line and a raised pinch-off, and the pinch-off includes a raised surface portion that extends at least 0.0025 inches beyond the parting line of the mold set. 19. The apparatus as recited in claim 18, wherein the coating is comprised of a metallic coating material. 20. The apparatus as recited in claim 18, wherein the mold set includes a plurality of raised pinch-offs. 21. The apparatus as recited in claim 18, wherein the mold set includes a plurality of mold vents. 22. The apparatus as recited in claim 18, wherein the base includes a raised substantially flat and non-circular elevated portion.