What do people do with carbs/fuel pumps ect. that they plan on using on a new
restoration? I restored a fuel pump (tr-3) and cleaned it up as well as i
could
using lacquer thinner, small steel brush, emery paper and steel wool. Really
tough getting into all the nooks and crannys. The result I get is a dull sorta
darkish steel look. It's a nice patina look but not shiny aluminum that I
think
people expect on a new restoration. I also plan on doing my own carbs.
I still have mixed feelings about a nice patina versus shiny new look. I'm
comfortable with a patina but wonder how it will look in a newly painted engine
bay with a fresh painted engine. I have a sandblaster but am afraid it'd cut
in
too much making a very rough surface. Does silver or aluminum paint work on
these........or clear coat if a person could get them cleaned up down to shiny
metal?
Just wondering what others have had experiences with.
thanks
gary n.
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