SStolen

iTrader: (22)

Going with a QMP kit and I need a chrome alternator that looks clean sitting up top. Everything up top is painted and powdercoated so the factory steel alt. won't do. If I can't buy one can I have mine done? Where are approx. $$ ? Thanks- Mike W.

JackZ28

Just save yourself some money and polish yours. I don't think too much chrome in the engine bay is a good thing, especially if it's on a car that's driven frequently.

FBDYLVR

iTrader: (14)

That and isn't the alternator WAY down low?

JackZ28

Yeah, but I think he's getting a relocation kit.

AltrdPrcptn

iTrader: (5)

im in the process of polishing mine right now and truth be told it doesnt take all that long to do. sure it takes a couple of hours but it is for sure better then spending a couple hundred on a chrome alternator.

Poik

For the LT1 we relocate the alternator down to get it out of the way because it is so ugly.. Is this for the turbo piping or something?

Todd2001SS

I polished mine...

sexyvic1

chrome alt is a bad idea for a a vehcile that u will be driving, chrome alts get a lot hotter than regular ones, which will decrease the life of it.

SStolen

iTrader: (22)

Sounds like polishing will be better and cheaper then. I was hoping to stay away from it because of the upkeep. The only thing I need to do now is learn how to polish. Todd, how much will you charge me to polish my alternator? I'll pay shipping to and from of course. Either that or someone tell me how to polish, what to use, tools, materials, polishing agents??? It's not hard even with all of those vents?

Todd2001SS

I did not sand and smooth mine just shined it because it is so hidden, but I did sand the bracket. It is not to messy when using white rouge only so I did not cover the vent holes.

Here is a link to a write up I did for polishing... Polishing Write up

Sorry I do not polish on the side. Just keep it a hobby so I do not start hating polishing, sorry.