That would be nice but I don’t have a blasting cabinet or powerful enough compressorLooks good. Yes, I've seen some that bad. What are your plans for cleaning the cyl.? I usually bead blast the exterior and follow with a fine brass brush to bring back a little shine.
Therefore I cleaned the inside with a scotchbrite cylindrical and circular ball thing on the end of a drill and the outside with degreaser and a brush. I’m not reluctant to maintain / keep the patina of the paint on the saw as I find it rather charming. I like both extremes though, the original paint work and patina that has formed through use and the perfect “as new” appearance.
However, the in between look of trying, but not having the skill, ability or tools for a proper job always results in a disappointment in my opinion. As I don’t have the above for a full refurb job I’m happy to settle with the original patina (so long as there isn’t any damage that will affect its function).
I’ve seen work from restorers on here who have the cases and parts stripped, damage filled, professionally painted / powder coated, parts sand blasted, welded and filed to bring the saw back to an OEM new appearance and it is awe inspiring.
One day I’ll get there, I know I will. For saws that I’ve painted or refurbished they’ve been saws I’m not overly connected with like the 034 or 180. I’m happy to learn on and improve the ones that are old but not classics. This one being so old and NLA I fear to mess with at my current experience level.