Syclone#1992
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Re: Polishing a turd
Looks great....I would go with a clear powder coat to try and preserve it !
Looks great....I would go with a clear powder coat to try and preserve it !
Polishing a turd
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SY2932
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Re: Polishing a turd
Thanks for all the recognition everyone, it's nice to know that other folks can appreciate something that consumes so much time over three months
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I was on the fence but you pushed me over on the polished side :lol: . I guess that's pay back for getting you started back when we first met at Spencer's place huh ? You're no slouch either, I have a ways to go to catch you:
The original source of inspiration for me was Richard Le's typhoon:
Of course anyone who has a detailed engine bay is on the list too. Folks like Bob Galla, Denny Raab, John Gerber etc. Seeing pics of a polished intercooler/upper intake is one thing but when you see it in person, it's pretty awesome. Definately one of those things that pics don't do justice to... I have always had an affinity for a detailed engine bay. The outside appearance is so so for me because everyone is going to see it. It takes true grit (or a lot of time or money) to maintain something that only a handful of people will ever see. That is dedication in my book...
As far as maintaining the finsh goes, Zoop seal is at the top of the list. However, I am going to try Eastwood's Diamond Clear aerosol first. I actually bought the Diamond clear to do my rims a few years ago but, I never used it. The Diamond Clear is supposed to be good to 300 degrees but it may slightly dull the reflectivity of the part. At $11.99 a can I'll try if first since Zoop's is over $100.
If there is some GENUINE INTEREST in how to polish, I will post a detailed "how to" with pics. It seems to be some sort of "black art" affiliated with polishing for some reason since no one ever wants to share how it is done. One member when so far as to say in a post "I spent a lot of money on equipment to do this, therefore I will NOT share with you guys how it was done. However, send me your part(s) that you want polished and I will do it for a nominal fee" :roll:.
The reason why I didn't do my usual "photo documentary" of everything been done is I felt that it wouldn't even be worth my time to do a write up... When approximately 95% of the people see what it takes won't even try it. About 4% will try it only to give up once they see how time consuming it is. That leaves 1% to actually see it from start to finish. You can see what was required for my rims above and it's pretty much the same process that I used for my intercooler and upper intake. I am a machinist and cut aluminum molds all day. Sometimes I have to help with the secondary finishing on some of the molds that I cut. I now have a better understanding what it takes when working with aluninum as a result.
I will say if you are one of those individuals who thinks that you can buy JUST a can of polish from the parts store and get the same results in a few hours time, polishing is definately NOT for you...
Thanks for all the recognition everyone, it's nice to know that other folks can appreciate something that consumes so much time over three months
...mattw said:
I was on the fence but you pushed me over on the polished side :lol: . I guess that's pay back for getting you started back when we first met at Spencer's place huh
? You're no slouch either, I have a ways to go to catch you:
The original source of inspiration for me was Richard Le's typhoon:
Of course anyone who has a detailed engine bay is on the list too. Folks like Bob Galla, Denny Raab, John Gerber etc. Seeing pics of a polished intercooler/upper intake is one thing but when you see it in person, it's pretty awesome. Definately one of those things that pics don't do justice to... I have always had an affinity for a detailed engine bay. The outside appearance is so so for me because everyone is going to see it. It takes true grit (or a lot of time or money) to maintain something that only a handful of people will ever see. That is dedication in my book...
As far as maintaining the finsh goes, Zoop seal is at the top of the list. However, I am going to try Eastwood's Diamond Clear aerosol first. I actually bought the Diamond clear to do my rims a few years ago but, I never used it. The Diamond Clear is supposed to be good to 300 degrees but it may slightly dull the reflectivity of the part. At $11.99 a can I'll try if first since Zoop's is over $100.
If there is some GENUINE INTEREST in how to polish, I will post a detailed "how to" with pics. It seems to be some sort of "black art" affiliated with polishing for some reason since no one ever wants to share how it is done. One member when so far as to say in a post "I spent a lot of money on equipment to do this, therefore I will NOT share with you guys how it was done. However, send me your part(s) that you want polished and I will do it for a nominal fee" :roll:.
The reason why I didn't do my usual "photo documentary" of everything been done is I felt that it wouldn't even be worth my time to do a write up... When approximately 95% of the people see what it takes won't even try it. About 4% will try it only to give up once they see how time consuming it is. That leaves 1% to actually see it from start to finish. You can see what was required for my rims above and it's pretty much the same process that I used for my intercooler and upper intake. I am a machinist and cut aluminum molds all day. Sometimes I have to help with the secondary finishing on some of the molds that I cut. I now have a better understanding what it takes when working with aluninum as a result.
I will say if you are one of those individuals who thinks that you can buy JUST a can of polish from the parts store and get the same results in a few hours time, polishing is definately NOT for you...
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Robert Lone
MUTANT
Re: Polishing a turd
[drools mindlessly on screen]
:tup: :shocked!:
[drools mindlessly on screen]
:tup: :shocked!:
JuStBlAzIN
Active member
Re: Polishing a turd
I am going to try to polish my upper intake. hopefuly i dont give up along the way.
I am going to try to polish my upper intake. hopefuly i dont give up along the way.
MRKING
New Parts for Old Trucks
Re: Polishing a turd
Well I can say I have the dedication to finish whatever I start . After seeing Marlboro #6 today with all the polishing and detail work as well as your guys intake manifolds , I dont look the same at my engine bay anymore and must polish a good list of things .
Well I can say I have the dedication to finish whatever I start . After seeing Marlboro #6 today with all the polishing and detail work as well as your guys intake manifolds , I dont look the same at my engine bay anymore and must polish a good list of things .
SY2932
Administrator
Re: Polishing a turd
I guess that the percentage of folks willing to see a polishing project from start to finish will have to increase to 2% ... Anywho, after making several phone calls and twisting a few arms, I *finally* found someone who was willing to let me do his upper intake for a detailed "how to". The problem is I won't have the intake for at least a week so sit tight and I will post a "polishing 101" in a week or so.
I guess that the percentage of folks willing to see a polishing project from start to finish will have to increase to 2%
... Anywho, after making several phone calls and twisting a few arms, I *finally* found someone who was willing to let me do his upper intake for a detailed "how to". The problem is I won't have the intake for at least a week so sit tight and I will post a "polishing 101" in a week or so.JuStBlAzIN
Active member
Re: Polishing a turd
i would have had no problem giving you mine.. as I am sending my truck into paint befor i even run my fresh built motor
SY2932 said:I guess that the percentage of folks willing to see a polishing project from start to finish will have to increase to 2%
i would have had no problem giving you mine.. as I am sending my truck into paint befor i even run my fresh built motor
SY2932
Administrator
Re: Polishing a turd
Thanks for the offer, I will keep you in mind if the other person backs out (not likely though). In the meantime I have been working on my coworker's mustang rims for his racecar. I just hope the Ford aluminum doesn't "taint" my equipment :lol:.
JuStBlAzIN said:
Thanks for the offer, I will keep you in mind if the other person backs out (not likely though). In the meantime I have been working on my coworker's mustang rims for his racecar. I just hope the Ford aluminum doesn't "taint" my equipment :lol:.
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Flyin Ryan
hated cuz he drives fords
Re: Polishing a turd
Nice job on that phone dial rim.. and im very interestd in your 101 writeup
Nice job on that phone dial rim.. and im very interestd in your 101 writeup
Black Knight
I Glow Therefore I am
Re: Polishing a turd
Did you use the Chip Foose polishing wand LOL!!! I guess those do work pretty good!!!
Did you use the Chip Foose polishing wand LOL!!! I guess those do work pretty good!!!
Typhoon1099
New member
Re: Polishing a turd
Very very nice! Good job! It looks awesome!!!!!!!
Very very nice! Good job! It looks awesome!!!!!!!
SY2932
Administrator
Re: Polishing a turd
Update time
Okily dokily, *finally* getting close to putting this baby to rest. Besides being extremely busy at work, I have been under the gun to get my coworker's rims done for his race car. I could have had everything back together a few weeks ago but the thought of bolting up painted brackets with semirusted hardware didn't sit well with me. So, my "to do list" got a little longer:
The only thing left to do is paint the emblem with some fast dry acrylic enamel engine paint (good to 300 degrees) that I got from Eastwood. And get some M8-1.25X70mm button head socket cap screws to hold the throttle body to the upper intake. I prefer those fasteners because they are easy to polish the heads on and the chances of scratching anything is minimized. I had everything in one place for a change and slapped everything together just to see how it would look:
Those of you are are *still* waiting for my "how to" write up, I haven't forgotten about you. I have had the "donor intake" on my work bench for a month now. Good thing the owner isn't in a hurry... Unless some unforseen event comes up, I plan to get started this week.
Update time
Okily dokily, *finally* getting close to putting this baby to rest. Besides being extremely busy at work, I have been under the gun to get my coworker's rims done for his race car. I could have had everything back together a few weeks ago but the thought of bolting up painted brackets with semirusted hardware didn't sit well with me. So, my "to do list" got a little longer:
The only thing left to do is paint the emblem with some fast dry acrylic enamel engine paint (good to 300 degrees) that I got from Eastwood. And get some M8-1.25X70mm button head socket cap screws to hold the throttle body to the upper intake. I prefer those fasteners because they are easy to polish the heads on and the chances of scratching anything is minimized. I had everything in one place for a change and slapped everything together just to see how it would look:
Those of you are are *still* waiting for my "how to" write up, I haven't forgotten about you. I have had the "donor intake" on my work bench for a month now. Good thing the owner isn't in a hurry... Unless some unforseen event comes up, I plan to get started this week.
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