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Mar 26, 2005 | 02:10 AM

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try some zoopseal to keep it nice and shiny

Mar 26, 2005 | 02:40 AM

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you actually used the stuff? looks worth a shot...

Mar 26, 2005 | 02:44 AM

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I don't like all the shineyness. They look great, but I'd rather powdercoat all my stuff black.

Mar 26, 2005 | 02:50 AM

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BAH! A HATER IN OUR MIDST! Haha, I like the bling, just hate the cleaning =/

Mar 26, 2005 | 03:13 AM

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I am about to take my alternator, and coolant filler neck in for polishing... haha. This **** is like crack.

Mar 26, 2005 | 03:54 AM

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Very nice dude. On my previous car I polished the UIM and brake calipers. Never really has any cleaning issues. A quick wipe... then a big smile

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Can' wait to do the parts on my car, they currently look old and tired.

Mar 26, 2005 | 04:01 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dhahlen

you actually used the stuff? looks worth a shot...

i haven't tried it yet but going to next winter check out this thread https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/zoop-seal-polished-aluminum-etc-any-users-379684/

Mar 26, 2005 | 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueRex

Well he did say polishing and materials so maybe the aluminum was $250

In that same thread he was saying a majority of the cost was the aluminum, so atleast he's consistant.

Yeah, because it's JDM aluminum. It doesn't rust...

Mar 26, 2005 | 11:15 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dhahlen

BAH! A HATER IN OUR MIDST! Haha, I like the bling, just hate the cleaning =/

Yea...I've never been a fan of black powdercoat. Bling all the way

Re: constant cleaning, can't you polish it, then clearcoat it, and call it a day?

Mar 26, 2005 | 01:12 PM

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those nipples in the LIM pull right out if you heat them a little it's easy

Also the R1 strut bar is made of steel so you'll start to see surface rust unless it's coated heavily.

the polishing is nice for the money you payed.

Oct 12, 2005 | 09:40 PM

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Some of James work. There are members that have had parts done by him and as far as I know are pleased with the work as well. Jack

Oct 12, 2005 | 09:49 PM

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ahh...sucks being stuck on this lil island...haha...

i called a local shop and they wanted $500 to polish my uim...O_O

Oct 12, 2005 | 09:51 PM

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so shiny it hurts my eyes

Oct 12, 2005 | 10:01 PM

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What do you guys use to maintain it? I use some mothers and I can usually clean the UIM, TB, Elbow, and intercooler piping in about 20-30 minutes.

Oct 13, 2005 | 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Taikutsu

ahh...sucks being stuck on this lil island...haha...

i called a local shop and they wanted $500 to polish my uim...O_O

If your going to have the car down, just ship it to me, cover the shipping and I can have the TB and UIM done for $160. I've gotten stuff from Hawaii and it wasn't "that " expensive to ship.

Oct 13, 2005 | 05:33 AM

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What do you guys use to maintain it? I use some mothers and I can usually clean the UIM, TB, Elbow, and intercooler piping in about 20-30 minutes.

I use mothers as well, usually to clean up fingerprints and grease from working on the car. I don't do any power washing under the hood so it doesn't get too wet unless I've gotten caught in the rain. Jack

Oct 13, 2005 | 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by FDNewbie

Yea...I've never been a fan of black powdercoat. Bling all the way

Re: constant cleaning, can't you polish it, then clearcoat it, and call it a day?

Ps. did I tell you the powder coaters won't do polished ? ? ? ? Said it won't adhere properly without sandblasting it (which is hell on the shine) and they say it will chip and peel. Doesn't make sense to me as the stuff can be clear coat painted (may or may not turn yellow) Jack