Polishing my piece
03-11-06, 05:07 PM
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Polishing my piece
Pulled the UIM and throttle body off today.... started polishing and looks like I've got a long way to go.
The check valve was crispy
Another!
Good thing I've got them viton valves on my shelf..
The check valve was crispy
Another!
Good thing I've got them viton valves on my shelf..
03-11-06, 06:10 PM
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I sent mine off to these guys http://www.calicocoatings.com/index.phtml?coatings for the "CoolKrome" treatment....very happy with the results, plus it adds a thermal barrier you don't get with polishing alone
03-11-06, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboTagTeam
I hope your not doing the polishing by hand 
God made power tools for a reason.
God made power tools for a reason.
03-11-06, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by chinaman
NO DOUBT!!! You need some air tools. If you don't have access to them, use a drill with some abrasive cookies. Chek these pieces out. I have 2 more upper manifolds I'working on. Got one of the forum guys sending me some money and their lower manifold and throttle body for my polished pieces. If you want to do this also, PM me. Good luck and I hope those arms are in shape.
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go to harbor freight and buy yourself table grinder
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90003
then a polishing wheel and compound. it will cost you around 50.00 but it will save you alot of time.
alot on the manifold you will want to sand it first that will save a ton of time also
just my .02
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90003
then a polishing wheel and compound. it will cost you around 50.00 but it will save you alot of time.
alot on the manifold you will want to sand it first that will save a ton of time also
just my .02
03-11-06, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Improved FD
I sent mine off to these guys http://www.calicocoatings.com/index.phtml?coatings for the "CoolKrome" treatment....very happy with the results, plus it adds a thermal barrier you don't get with polishing alone
Can I ask what they charge for the uim?
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03-11-06, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by turb0x2
Can I ask what they charge for the uim?
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03-12-06, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by brian
go to harbor freight and buy yourself table grinder
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90003
then a polishing wheel and compound. it will cost you around 50.00 but it will save you alot of time.
alot on the manifold you will want to sand it first that will save a ton of time also
just my .02
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90003
then a polishing wheel and compound. it will cost you around 50.00 but it will save you alot of time.
alot on the manifold you will want to sand it first that will save a ton of time also
just my .02
Wouldn't a dremel be easier? I think it'd be a pain in the *** to maneuver the UIM around the table grinder.
I went to kragen today to pick up some plugs for the FD (might as well change em while the TB is out of the way) and I found an el cheapo dremel kit WITH the flex shaft for $22 bucks! score! I'll start grinding away tmrw and hopefully post some pics with good results
03-12-06, 12:54 PM
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Turb0x2 and Purerx7. I've checked a few places and they are asking $130 for the upper and $160 to $175 for the lower. Lower is time consuming because of the nooks and crannies. I will do the upper for $100 and the lower for $130 plus shipping.
03-12-06, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by kraked
Wouldn't a dremel be easier? I think it'd be a pain in the *** to maneuver the UIM around the table grinder.
03-12-06, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by fdeeznutz
It will take much longer with a dremel.
03-12-06, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by rosrex7
ok from start to finish.. can someone run through the best steps to get the manifold to have a really nice shine.. tools , products,,,, ect...
It's all right here:
http://robrobinette.com/polish.htm
I followed these directions the other night to the "T" and had real nice results.
Be sure to go very light but also nice and long on the wet sand with the 600 grit before you go to the polishing wheel.
TIP: Use some sort of carpet or blanket under where you are working. If you drop the piece it'll surely get scratched (ask me how I know).
03-12-06, 08:01 PM
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The best place to get complete info about polishing is The Eastwood Company. They are located in Pennsylvania (www.eastwood.com). They have everything you will ever need for a pro finish. They also have a video on this subject.
