[TR] cleanup carbs fuel pump

[Gary Nafziger]

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.