I completely understand the " cleanliness " aspect.
I have always been the guy who volunteers to clean parts.
My belief is if I can get it like new, then there will be less smears & smudges of grease, oil, & grime.
Unfortunately, I don't have an air compressor, paint guns, etc.
So I am at the mercy of the rattle can mayhem!! Lol!!
I like the " battle ship grey " tones that I've seen on alot of race motors, but I also like the in your face Chevy orange llike on Bigblock Pat has for sale, and the Pontiac blue that has a bit of sheen & metallic. { NOT the bluegrey stuff }