Carburettor rebuild questions

[Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>]

While I'm waiting (patiently) for my weldor to get my diff reinforcement
brackets done, I am rebuilding the carbs. I have done this job on several
cars, but this time I want them to look as good as they run.

I'm not interested in powder coating them. Does anyone have tips on cleaning
the carb bodies and then preserving the look? Is there something that I can
soak them in or is a wire brush and lacquer thinner the way to go?

Thanks,
Peter
'68 TR250