polishing intake manifold, TB, and alternator

[99BlackW68]

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

[Tom Rs]

Re: polishing intake manifold, TB, and alternator

I started with 60 on a dremel to get the casting off.

[99BlackW68]

Re: polishing intake manifold, TB, and alternator

how long did it take you to finish the job? hmm...dremel'd be nice, i was planning on doing this by hand. was a dremel able to get between the lettering on the intake manifold?

[Meatyshells]

Re: polishing intake manifold, TB, and alternator

you arent going to be able to do it by hand

[Tom Rs]

Re: polishing intake manifold, TB, and alternator

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.

[mattyacks]

Re: polishing intake manifold, TB, and alternator

somone post up some pics of what it looks like after.

[bottlefedv6]

Re: polishing intake manifold, TB, and alternator

polishing those items are going to take forever to make them look good. I would say forget doing the alternator with all those fins, lol.

[3.4 slow to go]

Re: polishing intake manifold, TB, and alternator

somone post up some pics of what it looks like after.

since you asked.............

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.

[kristen]

Re: polishing intake manifold, TB, and alternator

it's a sob to do but worth it. but i didn't polish my upper intake, that got paint.

[RyanAndyBob]

Re: polishing intake manifold, TB, and alternator

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.

[99BlackW68]

Re: polishing intake manifold, TB, and alternator

nah i still want to do the alternator, TB, and upper intake. I've seen some really nice polished ones, and loved the look, so here we go!

[bottlefedv6]

Re: polishing intake manifold, TB, and alternator

better set aside a whole week or two from work and social life to get them done, lol.

[usp55]

Re: polishing intake manifold, TB, and alternator

all done by hand - upper intake, airconditioning lines and plenium, painted and polished alternator Enjoy:)

100-2500 grit SP and some mothers aluminum polish.

[3.4 slow to go]

Re: polishing intake manifold, TB, and alternator

looks pimp usp55

[HeadyFirebird'00]

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what that little filter for?