So I read in another thread how to polish an intake

first off you will need to go to your local hardware store or your store of choice and buy 180grit,400grit,600grit,1000grit,1200grit sand paper,buffing wheel to use with drill,palm sander,metal polishing compound,drill and wire brush.

Step1: use the wire brush to get off all the dirt and oils off the manifold.


Step2: use the palm sander if you have one(if you dont have one you can use your hand but it will take longer) start out with the 180grit sand paper, start sanding the entire manifold. you should get it pretty smooth with the 180grit. then work your way to the 400grit and when you get to the 600grit start using water while you sand.until you get to the 1200grit.


Step3: take the drill with the buffing wheel and use what ever polishing compound you choose. apply a little polish compound and buff it in with the wheel. make sure you are careful on the edges and not nick the metal with the drill or the end of the buffer wheel. Start out on one end and work your way around the entire manifold. the more you buff the more it will shine so this is up to you on how long you want to do this step for.


well now this is all fine and dandy but i want to know what polish to use. Will any metal polish work like the one i use on my rims?

if you have polished your intake post some pics to so i can see how this looks

 

You should get it coated with something otherwise you're going to be constantly polishing it as it oxidizes.

 

got any pics

 

I have not done it yet. i plan on doing it this weekend on a spare intake i have. is there any particular polish to use though? and what would you suggest i coat it with?

 

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You could have it anodized, clear coated, or powder coated.

 

is there anything that i can do myself without having it sent out. im prett sure that duplicolor makes a high heat endurance clear coat would that work?

 

Lol you post a how to and you haven't even done it??

I did my supercharger bracket a while ago.

Before


During



After (hand polished)



As you can see I use mothers.

 

I did something similar to a CPU heatsynch a while back that came less than perfect from the factory. Does this need to be stainless? I assume it does if you want to to stay looking that nice for any period of time.

No polish on this one, just 800-2000 grit sandpaper & soapy water.

 

Haha i said i got it from another post. it was more as a reference for when i asked what kind of polish to use

how long did it take you to get you super charger bracket all polished up?

 

About 4 hours. The hand polishing took forever. I worked on it until my fingers were numb and then started again the next afternoon.

 

Did you throw a clear coat or something on it after you got it done? You did a hell of a job man, it looks awesome!

I can say you inspired me to do some polishing by your pictures!

 

Wow, thats awesome stuff!

 

I put a spray can clear on it and it looked bad so I took it off.

Thank you

I want to polish something else now.

EDIT: ZOMG! 1000 POSTZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

At least I'm not the only computer nerd around.. I lapped my waterblock and PII 940.

I polished the AC stuff for the camaro. Had everything out so I took a couple hours to shine the stuff up..

Aluminum is easy to shine, but requires a LOT of babysitting to KEEP it shiny. The wheels on my truck are now FUBAR thanks to the new England winter.