How to Polish Engine Bay?
03-23-2005, 04:26 PM
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How to Polish Engine Bay? Hey guys Ive seen some cars with a real nice polishings of items like MAF etc...
What and how do you do it? I want a nice finish but I do not have all the tools to do it. Im doing it by hand. I heard that u start with a variety of different sand papers and then go to the Aluminum Polish! Any info would be great Thanks!
What and how do you do it? I want a nice finish but I do not have all the tools to do it. Im doing it by hand. I heard that u start with a variety of different sand papers and then go to the Aluminum Polish! Any info would be great Thanks!
03-23-2005, 08:07 PM
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It takes more than doing it by hand for a chrome like shine. Here is a write up I did that should help.
Polishing Tips
Here are some the parts I did...
Polishing Tips
Here are some the parts I did...
03-24-2005, 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Todd2001SS
It takes more than doing it by hand for a chrome like shine. Here is a write up I did that should help.
Polishing Tips
Here are some the parts I did...
Polishing Tips
Here are some the parts I did...
03-24-2005, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by stoleit
you just cant resist braggin now can you?
I am just very proud that I did it myself and did not write a check for everything. Trending Topics
03-24-2005, 04:43 PM
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Nice engine bay! I bought a dremel a few months ago and haven't had a use for it (until now). I didn't know the stock parts could turn out so nice. Did you have problems taking the AC unit apart (canister and hoses)? I heard that it will leak freon. Is this true or is it just compressed air or something?
03-24-2005, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000BlkCamaroSS
I heard that it will leak freon. Is this true or is it just compressed air or something?
03-24-2005, 06:06 PM
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dayuuummm. after reading through all that, i think i'll keep paying for someone else to do it. i don't have the patience nor would my job, wife and or kids give me enough ME TIME to do all that. thanks for the writeup though. i was just about to search or post up about this very topic today.
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