polishing alternator cover
09-16-02, 02:35 PM
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I got mine done and it wasnt as good as i would have liked but the guy said it was a pain in the *** because of the shape and all the holes in it. wouldnt try to do it my self though.
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09-17-02, 10:56 AM
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so is the alternator chromed or polished?
so is the alternator chromed or polished?
I had the alternator torn apart and took it to the polishing/chroming place. The alternator housing itself is polished, the screws, pulley and pulley nut are chromed.
Basically if it is shiny and is aluminum = polished. If it is shiny and steel = chromed.
Jeff
09-17-02, 01:27 PM
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I just got mine back about 3 hours ago from Jet-Hot and here is a picture of it with there 1300 Degree coating on it.
[IMG]C:\Documents and Settings\MCurtis\My Documents\Alt Housing Coated.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]C:\Documents and Settings\MCurtis\My Documents\Alt Housing Coated.jpg[/IMG]
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I polished this stuff.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...9372YUwciunPMQ
This is a picture of the GRM $2002 Challenge car that me and Jeff H. did. The FC altornator has less holes, so it a little easier to work with than the FD altornator. After some sanding wiht the DA, I went to work with a 1 HP, 1625 RPM motor w/ 8" buffing wheel, and some tripoli polish Redish/tan color). After all sanding scratches and casting marks were gone, I finished with a light green rouge, and Tah-dah.
Same thing with the UIM, water neck, and water pump housing.
PS- Ricki, you have to polish something before you chrome plate it. Otherwise, it really wouldn't look shiney. Remember, "a turd dipped in chrome doesn't look like a chrome turd, it just looks like a turd that you dipped in chrome."
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...9372YUwciunPMQ
This is a picture of the GRM $2002 Challenge car that me and Jeff H. did. The FC altornator has less holes, so it a little easier to work with than the FD altornator. After some sanding wiht the DA, I went to work with a 1 HP, 1625 RPM motor w/ 8" buffing wheel, and some tripoli polish Redish/tan color). After all sanding scratches and casting marks were gone, I finished with a light green rouge, and Tah-dah.
Same thing with the UIM, water neck, and water pump housing.
PS- Ricki, you have to polish something before you chrome plate it. Otherwise, it really wouldn't look shiney. Remember, "a turd dipped in chrome doesn't look like a chrome turd, it just looks like a turd that you dipped in chrome."
09-17-02, 03:57 PM
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http://community.webshots.com/photo/...9372YUwciunPMQ
This is a picture of the GRM $2002 Challenge car that me and Jeff H. did. The FC altornator has less holes, so it a little easier to work with than the FD altornator. After some sanding wiht the DA, I went to work with a 1 HP, 1625 RPM motor w/ 8" buffing wheel, and some tripoli polish Redish/tan color). After all sanding scratches and casting marks were gone, I finished with a light green rouge, and Tah-dah.
Same thing with the UIM, water neck, and water pump housing.
PS- Ricki, you have to polish something before you chrome plate it. Otherwise, it really wouldn't look shiney. Remember, "a turd dipped in chrome doesn't look like a chrome turd, it just looks like a turd that you dipped in chrome." [/B][/QUOTE]
Bling, bling!!!
He worked his *** off to do this. Looks awesome and is cheaper than sending it out.
Ditto with the polish before chroming comment. Chrome without polishing will be shiny and bumpy
.
Jet hot is another good option, very durable, low maintence. Downside is it doesn't look so shiny. Upside is you can just wash it off and not worry about it at all.
Jeff
This is a picture of the GRM $2002 Challenge car that me and Jeff H. did. The FC altornator has less holes, so it a little easier to work with than the FD altornator. After some sanding wiht the DA, I went to work with a 1 HP, 1625 RPM motor w/ 8" buffing wheel, and some tripoli polish Redish/tan color). After all sanding scratches and casting marks were gone, I finished with a light green rouge, and Tah-dah.
Same thing with the UIM, water neck, and water pump housing.
PS- Ricki, you have to polish something before you chrome plate it. Otherwise, it really wouldn't look shiney. Remember, "a turd dipped in chrome doesn't look like a chrome turd, it just looks like a turd that you dipped in chrome."
[/B][/QUOTE]Bling, bling!!!
He worked his *** off to do this. Looks awesome and is cheaper than sending it out.
Ditto with the polish before chroming comment. Chrome without polishing will be shiny and bumpy
.Jet hot is another good option, very durable, low maintence. Downside is it doesn't look so shiny. Upside is you can just wash it off and not worry about it at all.
Jeff
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