I just took off my valve cover and started sanding it. I started out with 600 grid paper and it is taking a long time to get all that black stuff out, but, since my license is suspended, I don't care, I got 6 more months to go. But is there any way to speed up the process, it is not a straight surface, so I don't think I can use any sanders (opinions?).
Adam

 

dremel makes a contour sander that works really well. and if I were I would start out with at least 200 grit...That's what I did anyway.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....threadid=21093

 

i know of someone that might be starting a core program for the max to be polished.. i'll see whats up.

 

Can you use a palm sander instead of sanding it by hand? Are there any other alternatives?

 

Yes, a palm sander would work great on the flats. Abrasive tapers and cylinders in a die grinder or flex shaft attached to an electric drill would work great for the curved spots. I tried a dremel, but the sanding attachments only lasted about 30 seconds and cost about $3 each.

 

did mine the oldfashioned way, good old elbow grease!! came out dope!!

WICKED1044: how come you never told me about your super charger, hehe!!