calling mr zig!

[marcus1875]

got myself an old gearbox. caked in mud and oil. the internals are fine though.
anyway have scrapped and gunked all the crap of the outer casing. what product is best to use to clean it up nice and shiny? come on mark i know you know!
cheers marcus

[mrzigazaga]

...Well as its a gearbox casing it wouldnt be worth while cleaning it up all shiny, Especially as the cologne tends to leak from the rear of the inlet manifold causing a oil stain..Unless whoever fitted the gasket was extra careful..I would be more inclined to say once it is as clean as you can get it just prime it and paint it..I think something like an etching primmer to start..Then whatever colour you want..It would be a nightmare to keep shiny..road scag and the likes would be splattered on it..Also i dont think it would need to be HT paint..Spray paint would also be better but cover any mounting holes or cable routes/holes..Hope this helps..Ziga