Weber Carburetters

[BrianMartley]

Brian,

On or off the car ? If they're off the car, then I'd leave them assembled
with jets, etc, use either some gunk degreaser or if they're really bad some
alloy wheel cleaner - remember a lot of these are very slightly acidic.
After rinsing, I'd remove "the bits" to give a good clean out and make sure
all the gunk/wheel cleaner has gone.

Once they're clean, unless you want the concours polish, they don't stay too
bad.

Brian.

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Use carburetor cleaner for tough fuel stains, varnish, etc. This is a very
harsh solvent (not regular parts cleaner/degreaser) - follow directions
carefully (gloves, goggles, don't leave parts immersed too long).

If they have heavy corrosion on the exterior you will probably never be
able to make them look like fresh castings. Very fine glass bead blasting
helps, and in the US there are carb refinishing companies and products to
restore appearance (such as Eastwood). The steel parts such as jets cover &
levers can be replaced with new or replated.

Randall
Seattle

[Brian Walton]

Questions about the exterior of the Weber Carburetters. What is the
best way to clean their outsides. Is there a favourite product or
technique. And eventually once they are looking 100% how does one
keep them that way.

Also I note that some Webers where painted. If this was correct,
what was the colour that was used on the Lotus Twin Cam?

Brian Walton