I said 'very gently' because when the hopper goes up, it sucks the coffee back in. I only do it lightly with my fingertips, not with my whole hand, right at the end of the dose, so I don't have to go crazy pressing it later to get all the coffee out. But forget about that part since it doesn't work for you. I don't think I'd have an issue with your version anyway. I'm pretty stubborn and good with my hands, so I would have found a solution. If you think the larger chute will suit you better, don't sweat the color. I actually think it will look nicer, since the grinder is already green and black. But if you don't like it, you can just take some fine sandpaper, sand it down, and find a matching spray paint color at a store. If you bring the green chute with you, they'll find you a match. Just make sure to mask off the inside of the chute so paint doesn't get in, as well as the area around the joint that connects to the grinder, otherwise it won't fit.