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Here is another rookie question (first visible I have restored). What color(s) are considered correct for internal parts? (conduit, pipes, fingers, pump, etc.)

Thanks,
Clayton

I usually paint everything inside with flat black. I may not be correct but the flat finish wears very well and hides any imperfections that a gloss paint would highlight. Inside the glass cylinder, I leave the color choice to my client. In most cases, the jar base is the same color as the pump but the pipes are silver, gold, hammertone bronze, etc? Paul www.severngaspumps.com

I paint all the pipes a dull silver(like pewter) and the cast iron pieces black(flat or satin). Dave