trying to get pics to post so heres an attempt
11-04-2007, 05:28 PM
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trying to get pics to post so heres an attempt
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/122524/im_pp_progress.jpg">
IM p&p in progress (and horrible pic res)
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/122524/polish_in_progress.jpg">
Valve cover plsh in progress
IM p&p in progress (and horrible pic res)
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/122524/polish_in_progress.jpg">
Valve cover plsh in progress
11-05-2007, 08:42 AM
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Im assuming that you are familiar with the process for the IM (upper plenum) polish.....
Im basically doing the same w/the v- covers. If not, then basically:
after removing, I start (by hand) sanding with a very rough grit sand paper. I used 40 and 60 to start- and it took awhile to just remove the finish that audi had on them origionally. Its a pita to do around/inside the rings, however I took my time and also used a dremel set at a very low speed with a grinding bit to do the tight spots. then over those spots again with sand paper to remove marks made by dremel. I thoroughly sand the entire cover using finer and finer grits (40,60,80,100,150,200, and so on) Im guessing you could get away with less work but I am kinda ****. I am following up the sanding process with many applications of MOTHERS...rub on rub off rub on rub off, etc.
I havent decided yet, but i am gussing once back on the car they will want to oxidize so I am probably going to have to put some kind of coat an them to prvent this from occuring. Thats about it!
after removing, I start (by hand) sanding with a very rough grit sand paper. I used 40 and 60 to start- and it took awhile to just remove the finish that audi had on them origionally. Its a pita to do around/inside the rings, however I took my time and also used a dremel set at a very low speed with a grinding bit to do the tight spots. then over those spots again with sand paper to remove marks made by dremel. I thoroughly sand the entire cover using finer and finer grits (40,60,80,100,150,200, and so on) Im guessing you could get away with less work but I am kinda ****. I am following up the sanding process with many applications of MOTHERS...rub on rub off rub on rub off, etc.
I havent decided yet, but i am gussing once back on the car they will want to oxidize so I am probably going to have to put some kind of coat an them to prvent this from occuring. Thats about it!
11-06-2007, 07:07 AM
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When I did mine I had them media blasted and started with 120 grit,moving up to...
600 but since I had a plating company polish them I didn't go too fine (their wheels start at 500 grit.)
Here's the result:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87884/audiworld3.jpg">
I highly recommend having them clear powdercoated to keep their shine. Otherwise you'll be polishing them once a month.
Here's the result:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87884/audiworld3.jpg">
I highly recommend having them clear powdercoated to keep their shine. Otherwise you'll be polishing them once a month.
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11-06-2007, 09:02 AM
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hmm, I guess ill have ta do the clear powdercoat on mine too. or is.....
there a product I can buy to spray on myself? maybe a spray sum'n-or-other. Didnt the dude with the nice red ones do a spray enamel coat?