I read the write up on how to polish aluminum, but that was how to polish aluminum rims. it says to start with 320 grit...but that is for already smooth rims, and these surfaces are pretty rough, so I was thinking of starting with 120, then stepping to 220, then to 320, and following the write up from there. Does anyone know how long this could take? I dont feel like paying over $300 for this job, and am just curious on how much time this could consume if little breaks are taken. Thanks
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I never did my upper. i started to on a spare and said **** it. i am sure its possible to get the casting off by hand but it will take a long time.1997 Camaro LS1 RS
1994 Camaro - Sold
1999 Trans am Vert - Sold
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Originally posted by mattyacks View Postsomone post up some pics of what it looks like after.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/325040/10
I got the top end decent, hand & dremel sanded, but since I didn't do the lower it ened up looking like azz overall. I did bead blast it though, and that helped a lot to clear off any junk & what not, also cleaned up the innards of it. If also doing the lower manifold, might as well polish up the runners.
I am rather happy w/how the valve covers ended up, and that was jsut a weekend job.1978 Formula 461 in progress of being built :rock:
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former owner of 85 bird w/ 2.8 - 3.4 - 3800 II - 5.0
94 comero 3.4
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Looks good slow to go. Yea keeping up with polish is really though also. I am getting rid of the casting and then painting for a real smooth look.1998 Red T-top V6 Camaro
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all done by hand - upper intake, airconditioning lines and plenium, painted and polished alternator Enjoy:)
100-2500 grit SP and some mothers aluminum polish.
1994 3.4L DSG Camaro
Comp Cam 260h w/ 1.6 rockers, J&M STB, UMI 3pt SFC's, Spohn RCA's + Adj. PHR, KYB AGX Shocks, PS Headers, Cutout, Posi Rear w/3.42's, Aluminum DS, Wings West Body Kit, SS Hood/Spoiler, 17" TT2's 9.5/11" 275/315's, 5% tint
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what that little filter for?Heady Navy Blue Metalic<br />Heady Catback Flowmasters<br />Heady Bilstien HDs, PAnhard rod, LCAs,SFCs<br />NGK\'s and MSD Wires, K&N flowin + Smooth Bellow<br />Y87 3800 GT Performance.<br />I love the way this car makes turns!<br /><br />1989 black Camoaro RS. R.I.P.
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