Eastwood sells a paint called Aluma-Blast. Makes aluminum surfaces look
clean and blasted. There are other similar products. Do you really think
those machine shops heads are cleaned to look the way they do? Then to make
it last you can do a clear on top. The factory actually used that cosmoline
type wax to control corrosion.

Dennis
Presently in Barefoot Bay Fl.

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of A
PETER MARSH
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 6:26 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Making engine LOOK good

Greetings from the deep south of Florida.  At the risk of starting a hate
war - it is still 74 here after dark - lovely day - come on over anytime.

Need your advice again, on how I make my "new" (old) engine look really
good.  I have sprayed lots of "Purple Power" degreaser on it and scrubbed
lots of oils and various filth from the engine but there are still areas of
junk around.

I suppose a tooth-brush would help get into those little corners but I see
photos of rebuilt engines with lots of peripherals painted different colors.
I know if I remove these bits and have them sand blasted - they would look
nice with a fresh coat of heat-proof paint but are there any re-finish/paint
boffins out there who have any suggestions please.

Stay warm.
Peter M
Naples FL