I'll first say that I've been running stock rotors and EBC reds thorugh the winter. I've also been running stock rotors and EBC Blues for the last couple of track days. Front splash shields are removed for better heat dissipation.
Last night was the first I've been able to drive the car in a couple of weeks (another project). Before putting the brakes back together I shot the rotors with some brake clean (as one would) and the coating began to blister like new paint. I then romoved all of the coating from the braking surface. After re-assembly, I did a few slow stops on the way to the interstate then 20-30 90mph to 50 mph brake runs between traffic. At speed, the feel is solid. Under low speed and very melow braking I do have a slight pulse (in my butt, not on my foot). So, I believe a bit more of a bed-in is in order.
Two things strike me from the earlier thread and my experience. 1, not sure what may be up with the zinc coating. The edges should stay looking good anyway. It certainly does not appear it should be on the braking surface. 2, EBC blues do not have the brake in coating that the EBC reds do. I do not believe the EBC reds should be heat cycled the way you would with a normal pad. I find this more anoying than anything, but I suppose for the general public it might be ok.
Overall, I believe I'll be quite happy; and these look like a pretty good bang for the buck. We'll see how well they stay cool in a couple of weeks.
Coating partially removed: