[DeTomaso] ZF paint or not?

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/3/13 7:17:07 AM, coreyjprice at gmail.com writes:

> I'm working on my ZF and going to paint the side covers and rear cover.  
> I was thinking of the case- any recommendations for paint or how to keep it 
> clean?  It's as-cast with no prior coatings.
> 

The stock side covers & end cover are cast iron and need paint to keep from 
rusting. The aluminum case does not, any more than the bellhousing or the 
ZF mounts. Over-detailing detracts from most cars IMHO. My 2¢ -J DeRyke