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02-04-2003, 03:35 AM

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Clean VE - pictures inside

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I apologize for the quality of the pictures, they were taken with a web cam.
-Les

02-04-2003, 03:36 AM

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02-04-2003, 03:38 AM

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The finish is very mirror-like, despite the poor picture quality, I think you can still get the idea.

I also cleaned the rail that connects to the TB and runs above the valve cover:

02-04-2003, 04:34 AM

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lookin very good.

what'd you use to clean it with?

02-04-2003, 04:38 AM

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lookin very good.

what'd you use to clean it with?

Everything was done by hand, in order:

engine degreaser
warm soapy water
400 grit wet sanding
1000 grit wet sanding
1500 grit wet sanding
rubbing compound

02-04-2003, 05:39 AM

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looks much better than before

02-04-2003, 05:51 AM

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not bad, but you're 6 months behind me..

get some mag & aluminum wheel polish on that valve cover and it'll really shine things up.

02-04-2003, 05:51 AM

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That does look good. Almost a chrome look to it...I LIKE IT!!!

02-04-2003, 06:49 AM

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looks good!!

02-04-2003, 07:03 AM

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MMMMMMmnmn, me like

02-04-2003, 07:09 AM

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get some mag & aluminum wheel polish

02-04-2003, 07:52 AM

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Thanks fellas, I'll try out the mag. & alum. cleaner.

Now, I'm gonna wait on the rain to let up so I can go fight my pcv valve

02-04-2003, 09:17 AM

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After a while will it tarnish or fade out? Im thinking of trying that out with my 93', because that looks great!

02-04-2003, 11:02 AM

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You going to hit those parts with some sort of clear coat paint? Or will that just dull it out.... Do they even make hi-temp clear coat?

02-04-2003, 12:01 PM

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it won't need hi-temp clear.. and if you put any type of "regular" clear finish on it, it'll get milky and look like a$$.

This was using a special lacquer that was designed for brass and aluminum:

Before painting:
http://www.ee.utulsa.edu/~mblehm/pic...ics/mirror.jpg
after:
http://www.ee.utulsa.edu/~mblehm/pic...20aluminum.jpg

02-04-2003, 12:39 PM

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looks pretty good. does that process work with the VG30E? i think i heard from somewhere that the VG's metal are different than the VE. i think i'll shine mine up if i have some spare time.

02-04-2003, 02:15 PM

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Hey if you guys want anything polished let me or Pezking know. You can send it our way for a small fee. To do it yourself takes about 12 solid hours, alot of sandpaper, and raw fingers....

02-04-2003, 02:48 PM

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Hey if you guys want anything polished let me or Pezking know. You can send it our way for a small fee. To do it yourself takes about 12 solid hours, alot of sandpaper, and raw fingers....

12 hours for that!?

02-04-2003, 03:43 PM

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12 hours for that!?

Be kind, that was my first time and my fingers hurt now

02-04-2003, 03:59 PM

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Be kind, that was my first time and my fingers hurt now

You you definitely did a good job cleaning it up, it's a GREAT DIY job. Below is what I consider "polished"

http://www.hipershine.com/images/NubiansCover.jpg

02-05-2003, 05:21 AM

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You you definitely did a good job cleaning it up, it's a GREAT DIY job. Below is what I consider "polished"

http://www.hipershine.com/images/NubiansCover.jpg

Looks good Sudesh.

I showed a few people locally and they asked if I would do their valve covers as well. Maybe I should just rent some tools

02-05-2003, 09:12 AM

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Just for fun

02-05-2003, 10:20 AM

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Sudesh you still polish right??? How much would it cost to get the Intake Manifold and TB on a VG polished???

02-05-2003, 10:47 AM

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Sudesh you still polish right??? How much would it cost to get the Intake Manifold and TB on a VG polished???

yeah, i'm still buying tools and stuff so that when business starts i can do these things, quicker, extremely cheap and better. Also looking to purchase as many spare valve covers as cheap as possible so that I care start a 'core' charge system to get things moving faster. As far as pricing goes i haven't yet set up any firm pricing, but to polish any intake manifold won't be too cheap, there's alot of rough casting marks that need to be properly removed first.