How to polish a turbo
01-15-07, 12:51 PM
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Might want to look into getting some polish, too.
www.eastwood.com sells kits, that's where I got mine. And I used it to do my manifolds. Here is an idea of how they came out:
I only sanded to around 360 grit, though. 600+ would get you much more luster/shine, I'm sure.
James
www.eastwood.com sells kits, that's where I got mine. And I used it to do my manifolds. Here is an idea of how they came out:
I only sanded to around 360 grit, though. 600+ would get you much more luster/shine, I'm sure.
James
01-15-07, 02:43 PM
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If the turbo is not shiny (and therefor rough on the surface) wouldn't it dissipate heat better? Or would it not really be enough to make a difference, or would it not matter anyway?
01-15-07, 05:14 PM
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polishing is a PITA. I say either have someone else do it, or dont worry about it. If you do decide to, use absolutely no lower than 220, I learned that the hard way (lovely scratches that are deep and will require more sanding). It just takes time, and some areas are going to be difficult to reach. Other than that, its the same as polishing anything aluminum.
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sand, sand, sand, wet sanding works too then hit with a polish.. also u may want to pull the turbo apart and just hold the housing it will make it alot easier..
01-15-07, 09:24 PM
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1) Make sure you have ALOT of time on your hands, if you not don't even attempt it
2) Sand that aluminum smoother than a baby's ***
3) Wet sand to remove the finer scratches out
4) Run it under the buffing wheel until it is really shiney
5) Scrub off all excess polish compound with soap and warm or hot water
6) Dry it off with dry towel after washing
Thats what I did. Good Luck with the 7!
2) Sand that aluminum smoother than a baby's ***
3) Wet sand to remove the finer scratches out
4) Run it under the buffing wheel until it is really shiney
5) Scrub off all excess polish compound with soap and warm or hot water
6) Dry it off with dry towel after washing
Thats what I did. Good Luck with the 7!
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