Engine block cleaning

[smashie]

Having just had my engine block replaced, I am going to be picking up the old block from BMW and will make it into a coffee table. Anyone got any recommendations on where to get it cleaned (chemical/blasted etc) at a good price in Kent. I am in west Kent, but will travel up to an hour.

[smashie]

Thanks. Have sent them email.

[smashie]

At about 50kg, it may fit, but a little heavy for the basket.
Gonna get the block bead blasted. Just a shame that BMW got rid of the conrods, so going to have to figure out another way to mount the glass to the block.