Okay okay okay.... I'll stahp! :P
Here's the REAL picture:

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Alright. Question for y'all. Sorta ignorant...
Here 'tis......
E-yup....
How do I clean this thing?

Some kinda cleaner and a good brush? Sand where I can? (around the rivets) Maybe take the air hose and give 'er a good blow around the inside? I'd kinda like to prep it as much as I'm able, so my mechanic doesn't have to do so much.
How do I paint it? Spray can? Aviation paint?

I was asking myself these questions when I stopped myself and said: "That might be a good question for the club...