Poished items anyone?
09-25-2002, 08:31 PM
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09-25-2002, 08:40 PM
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Originally posted by Matt93SE
Been there, done that.
http://www.ee.utulsa.edu/~mblehm/pic...ood_pics/7.jpg
Been there, done that.
http://www.ee.utulsa.edu/~mblehm/pic...ood_pics/7.jpg
nah...nothing in that pic is as polished as what i'm speaking of. I'll take a pic tomorrow of something I polished to give you an example of what im talking about.
09-25-2002, 09:36 PM
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I took a picture of a valve cover i'm currently polishing so you can get an idea of the kind of finish these items recieve. This one is one i've not yet done and still has some more steps to go, when its done it'll be alot more refined than how you see it, so please keep that in mind.
http://www.geocities.com/sudeshbaiji.../Polished.html
http://www.geocities.com/sudeshbaiji.../Polished.html
09-25-2002, 11:12 PM
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no, the other one wasn't that nice, but it was pretty close. about one step behind that one.
I've got a valve cover I'm working on right now for the VE. once I get that done, I'll hunt down an extra intake manifold and send it to the shop to get some weight taken out of it's insides.. then I'll start smoothing out the outside.
Lophix, yes, I carry a spare. never know when you'll need it.
no, the other one wasn't that nice, but it was pretty close. about one step behind that one.
I've got a valve cover I'm working on right now for the VE. once I get that done, I'll hunt down an extra intake manifold and send it to the shop to get some weight taken out of it's insides.. then I'll start smoothing out the outside.
Lophix, yes, I carry a spare. never know when you'll need it.
09-26-2002, 06:06 AM
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Re: Poished items anyone?
Originally posted by Sudesh
Anyone interested in polishing anything under the hood? i'm not talking about a sanded crappy job, i'm talking about a nice mirror finish, chrome like.
Anyone interested in polishing anything under the hood? i'm not talking about a sanded crappy job, i'm talking about a nice mirror finish, chrome like.
everything under my hood is so dirty it's embarassing to open it!
09-26-2002, 07:06 AM
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Re: Poished items anyone?
Originally posted by Sudesh
Anyone interested in polishing anything under the hood? i'm not talking about a sanded crappy job, i'm talking about a nice mirror finish, chrome like.
Anyone interested in polishing anything under the hood? i'm not talking about a sanded crappy job, i'm talking about a nice mirror finish, chrome like.
What are you charging for this, btw??
09-26-2002, 09:10 AM
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Re: Re: Poished items anyone?
Originally posted by sTAE
I'm interested..why, do you offer a cleaning service?
everything under my hood is so dirty it's embarassing to open it!
I'm interested..why, do you offer a cleaning service?
everything under my hood is so dirty it's embarassing to open it!
I don't offer a cleaning service. If you want your engine bay to get cleaned, you should just go to a detailing shop and have them steam clean your engine. Nothing cuts it better than steam, especially when it's been dirty for a longggggg time.
The service I offer is to polish items. valve covers, intakes..etc.
09-26-2002, 09:16 AM
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Re: Re: Poished items anyone?
Originally posted by nubiannupe
If you can do MY valve cover, Sudesh, I'll go ahead and mail it to you since I've got a spare one lying around looking for someone to rub it the right way! What are you charging for this, btw??
If you can do MY valve cover, Sudesh, I'll go ahead and mail it to you since I've got a spare one lying around looking for someone to rub it the right way!
What are you charging for this, btw??
I think if I do yours, others will see how the quality of my work is and then become interested.
09-26-2002, 09:46 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Poished items anyone?
Originally posted by Sudesh
I'll send you an e-mail with the details.
I think if I do yours, others will see how the quality of my work is and then become interested.
I'll send you an e-mail with the details.
I think if I do yours, others will see how the quality of my work is and then become interested.
09-26-2002, 02:45 PM
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Originally posted by DanNY
well i got a few intake manifolds around too..what's your price mang?
well i got a few intake manifolds around too..what's your price mang?
09-26-2002, 03:56 PM
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yeah, I think after dropping $4k on the body work and about $1k on the kit and hood, Im just gonna tint it and be done with the big stuff till spring. Ive got to start saving for next year insurance.
Im probably gonna wait untill spring for the new engine and 19"s
unless I get a good job and can afford my insurance on a monthly basis
Im probably gonna wait untill spring for the new engine and 19"s
unless I get a good job and can afford my insurance on a monthly basis
09-26-2002, 04:29 PM
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Originally posted by maximum3rdgen
wow
niceee....pricing??(hopefully equally as nice)
wow
niceee....pricing??(hopefully equally as nice)
Yes pricing is even better.
I'm going to be doing Nubiannupe's valve cover. After than you guys can judge for yourself if the price is worth the quality of the work. Sudesh
09-26-2002, 05:56 PM
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lol you guys droppin alot o cash i dont have on your cars. hopefully by summer i will b ridin low and on rims with a lip and better tunes....hopefully. plus i'll b able to go to meets next summer yay drivers liscense
btw check your mail jason
btw check your mail jason
09-26-2002, 06:39 PM
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Remember that pic of the valve cover I linked before? Here it is after i finished it. I think i did a good job.
http://www.geocities.com/sudeshbaiji/stuff/PVCover.html
http://www.geocities.com/sudeshbaiji/stuff/PVCover.html
I would love to get my upper manifold done, but I need a spare.
09-27-2002, 10:20 AM
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Originally posted by N34JZ
yeah, I think after dropping $4k on the body work and about $1k on the kit and hood, Im just gonna tint it and be done with the big stuff till spring. Ive got to start saving for next year insurance.
Im probably gonna wait untill spring for the new engine and 19"s
unless I get a good job and can afford my insurance on a monthly basis
yeah, I think after dropping $4k on the body work and about $1k on the kit and hood, Im just gonna tint it and be done with the big stuff till spring. Ive got to start saving for next year insurance.
Im probably gonna wait untill spring for the new engine and 19"s
unless I get a good job and can afford my insurance on a monthly basis
09-27-2002, 01:18 PM
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Valve covers on a VG are steel. if you polished them, they'd simply rust and you'd be worse off. If you want them shiny, I suggest removing them, then taking them to a place that does chrome plating.
VE valve covers are aluminum.. can be shined up very nicely with correct polishing equipment and techniques..
Speaking of equipment.. Sudesh.. how do you get in all the tiny bends and stuff on those- Dremel?
VE valve covers are aluminum.. can be shined up very nicely with correct polishing equipment and techniques..
Speaking of equipment.. Sudesh.. how do you get in all the tiny bends and stuff on those- Dremel?
09-27-2002, 03:45 PM
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Originally posted by Matt93SE
Valve covers on a VG are steel. if you polished them, they'd simply rust and you'd be worse off. If you want them shiny, I suggest removing them, then taking them to a place that does chrome plating.
VE valve covers are aluminum.. can be shined up very nicely with correct polishing equipment and techniques..
Speaking of equipment.. Sudesh.. how do you get in all the tiny bends and stuff on those- Dremel?
Valve covers on a VG are steel. if you polished them, they'd simply rust and you'd be worse off. If you want them shiny, I suggest removing them, then taking them to a place that does chrome plating.
VE valve covers are aluminum.. can be shined up very nicely with correct polishing equipment and techniques..
Speaking of equipment.. Sudesh.. how do you get in all the tiny bends and stuff on those- Dremel?
09-27-2002, 03:56 PM
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Originally posted by Sudesh
Hi,
Yes pricing is even better. I'm going to be doing Nubiannupe's valve cover. After than you guys can judge for yourself if the price is worth the quality of the work.
Sudesh
Hi,
Yes pricing is even better.
I'm going to be doing Nubiannupe's valve cover. After than you guys can judge for yourself if the price is worth the quality of the work. Sudesh
09-27-2002, 04:03 PM
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Originally posted by Matt93SE
Valve covers on a VG are steel. if you polished them, they'd simply rust and you'd be worse off. If you want them shiny, I suggest removing them, then taking them to a place that does chrome plating.
VE valve covers are aluminum.. can be shined up very nicely with correct polishing equipment and techniques..
Speaking of equipment.. Sudesh.. how do you get in all the tiny bends and stuff on those- Dremel?
Valve covers on a VG are steel. if you polished them, they'd simply rust and you'd be worse off. If you want them shiny, I suggest removing them, then taking them to a place that does chrome plating.
VE valve covers are aluminum.. can be shined up very nicely with correct polishing equipment and techniques..
Speaking of equipment.. Sudesh.. how do you get in all the tiny bends and stuff on those- Dremel?
09-27-2002, 04:04 PM
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Originally posted by pezking4
What exactly is the the procedure you guys use for polishing, what kind of equipment?
What exactly is the the procedure you guys use for polishing, what kind of equipment?
09-27-2002, 04:06 PM
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Originally posted by nubiannupe
Got everything boxed up and ready to go! I'm mailing it out first thing in the morning. I'll give you tracking info when I get it out.
Got everything boxed up and ready to go! I'm mailing it out first thing in the morning. I'll give you tracking info when I get it out.
To everyone else. I think we should let this thread die until you guys see how nuibiannupe's thing comes out.