Hey guys, was out looking at the engine, actually thinking about difference things but started looking at the intake manifold. It is an Edelbrock performer RPM. but the previous owner was into the rat rod /sleeper look and so painted it ford blue. I believe it was the non-polished version of the intake by the way. My question is two fold:

1. would it look better overall if that intake were natural aluminum (when all is done it will have chrome valve cover, billet PVC and breather, stainless lines etc.) or should I leave it painted?

2. if I should "unpaint" it, what is the best way to go about it? sandpaper? stripper of some sort?

3. (sorry, decided on a third question) should I go ahead and polish it out once the paint is off or should I leave it whatever the natural state is that it ends up?

Thanks.

Red