ok i just need some advice what can i use to get a consistant shine like could i use a buffer with some kinda compound thattle the pitts in it
and could i use just a normal clear paint to cover so wont rust in the future
i origanly was gonna paint it black but i love it shiney so any input would be mint
cheers ,chris

 

Just keep sanding it. Use 220 grit lightly, then 400, then 800, then 1600 and then polish with some Mothers Grease but it'll oxidize and you'll have to keep on it as far as polishing goes.

 

Hi- I am used to polishing aluminum but I believe the sequence is the same for steel- first use 600 grit wet sand paper- then move to 800 then to 1000 grit making shure that the paper is always wet- use a large bucket & change the water when you change grit- dont want to apply too much pressure when sanding- just enough to remove any imperfections that will stand out when polishing. After the 1000 grit you could use a polishing compound like Mother's or Never dull & alot of elbow grease! (or a buffing wheel if you have)- as far as clear coating the piece- because of the high temps under the hood I suggest you take it to an auto paint shop & let them shoot some clear on it- that would be your best bet- the clear-in-a-can stuff will turn yellow with time & ruin your work of art

 

There's an old saying "if it doesnt go fast, chrome it" j/k

 

Use paint thinner, not water with the wet/dry paper. The water will cause it to rust too quickly. Start with 600/800 grit paper, then 1000, 1500, and 2000. If there are too many pits, drop down to 320. When it has the sheen you want, prepsol then clearcoat it. Waxes and polishes will not keep out moisture and it will soon rust.

 

oh thats sum great input thanks
,85TIIDEVIL and rotrmotr
i was usin a wire brush on the aircompress forgot bout the fine sandapaper
can i get this stuff at any old autoshop Mother's or Never dull

guess ild have to chrome the whole car cause she aint movin lol

thanks wacky gives me idea could i get it simpley chromed would that be expensive tho

 

Easiest, simplest, powdercoat it chrome with a clear over it. That panel will fit in most standard 30" ovens. I have parts waiting to be coated from another forum member sitting in my shop. He is going satin black though.

 

thanks dude good idea seeing i spent all that time cleaning the rust off
kinda silly make it rust again with water

 

is that somthin that any joe bloggs can do at home i know nutin bout powdercoat
or would i have to get a pro to do that?

 

you have to get it done. its sprayed on and then baked. its extremely durable.

 

cheers so who would do this a paint shop
and is it expensive

 

cheers so who would do this a paint shop
and is it expensive

 

I do my own powdercoating. Did some chrome for a TII a while back, not happy with the clear I used. It dulled the chrome to the point it looked silver. Before the clear it looked great. Need to find a different clear.

Paint shops don't usually do this, you need to find a powdercoater, or PM me.

 

polish it then get a metal varnish...that'll keep the shine...either that or take it to a chrome dippers and get it dipped in chrome...