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How to Polish Engine Bay?
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From: Northwest Burbs, IL
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!
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From: Marysville, WA
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...
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...
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From: Midland, TX
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?
Originally Posted by 2000BlkCamaroSS
I heard that it will leak freon. Is this true or is it just compressed air or something?
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.
Dave
Dave
