How would I polish the intake?

Azmal

Azmal

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So yeah... I'm wondering how one would go about polishing/smoothing their intake manifold. I want to paint it red with clear coat. (Valve covers will be painted black w/ red letters)

Anyone have any tips or guides or know of a 'how to' web site for this?

Other than that would I need new seals & what-not after popping it off?

TIA
 
Azmal said:
Anyone have any tips or guides or know of a 'how to' web site for this?

Other than that would I need new seals & what-not after popping it off?

TIA
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You can reuse. It just takes a little time to get it off (so to speak). The back bolts are a little more difficult.

I'll post mine up (IM) sometime next week after my install and when I find some boxes for all of my parts.
 
stinker polished his said it took a lot of sanding, id use a da sander and start with rough grit and go to a smoother grit like start off with 80 and go to 300 and finish with something real fine
 
I know you're probably expecting this response from someone, but I would send it to JMBJustin for powdercoating. He clearcoated my neighbors intake and it looks awesome.
I am having him clear/powdercoat mine when comes off for the engine work. :rock:
 
QUICKSRT10/SRT8 said:
send it to a polisher its alot of work.
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:dito: :dito: :dito:

He is right, it's a lot of work, and it's dirty work.

First you have to get it smooth, not kind of smooth, but smooth like a babies butt. Also it cannot have an imperfections in it, or they will really show up when you polish it.

You will need to use at least 2, and probably 3 different grades of polishing compound. That means polishing it 2 or 3 times.

The larger surfaces that are easy to get to are the easiest. All the little knooks and cranies are a cast iron bitch.

Take it to a pro.
 
ALL the above,you're better off letting someone powder coat it !!!Save yourself LOTS of time and stress !!!:burnout:
 
you all say "get it powdercoated" but next to polishing it just doesn't have the look.

I've polished a few intakes, valve covers, wheels, etc. and it's not THAT hard. I do the sanding by hand, and the polishing with a high speed buffer.
 
AWDisuzu said:
you all say "get it powdercoated" but next to polishing it just doesn't have the look.

I've polished a few intakes, valve covers, wheels, etc. and it's not THAT hard. I do the sanding by hand, and the polishing with a high speed buffer.
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What I am saying is that I have seen a powdercoated/clear one installed on a truck and it looked sweet. Costs ALOT less than having it polished.

Thats what I'm saying.;) :p

:rock:
 
ViperTruck2933 said:
What I am saying is that I have seen a powdercoated/clear one installed on a truck and it looked sweet. Costs ALOT less than having it polished.

Thats what I'm saying.;) :p

:rock:
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Easier to maintain also.
 
yep... I KNEW somebody would say "Hey, Just take it to JMB or Boomer" Well I dun told you guys; Boomer already stole'd all my money for the upcoming S/C and I'm pretty tight for cash. I just can't seem to stop the obsession........

Plus I like learning things and doing things myself. Its so much more cool to say, Yep, I did it. Instead of, "Nah, I had it done by _____" But this isn't what I'd call a good vehicle to "Learn" on so had I the cash, I'd send the stuff off and I'd be learning on my 300zx.

I've been practicing sanding stuff so I think I should do it, I'm just not looking forward to the little nooks and cast pieces that silverback was talking about.

And the monkey dood has another very valid point.... easier to maintain... but, if its going to go to car shows I can detail the engine bay when I do the rest all the same....

Thanks fellas
 
Azmal said:
yep... I KNEW somebody would say "Hey, Just take it to JMB or Boomer" Well I dun told you guys; Boomer already stole'd all my money for the upcoming S/C and I'm pretty tight for cash. I just can't seem to stop the obsession........

Plus I like learning things and doing things myself. Its so much more cool to say, Yep, I did it. Instead of, "Nah, I had it done by _____" But this isn't what I'd call a good vehicle to "Learn" on so had I the cash, I'd send the stuff off and I'd be learning on my 300zx.

I've been practicing sanding stuff so I think I should do it, I'm just not looking forward to the little nooks and cast pieces that silverback was talking about.

And the monkey dood has another very valid point.... easier to maintain... but, if its going to go to car shows I can detail the engine bay when I do the rest all the same....

Thanks fellas
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There is always that satisfaction of doing it yourself and having pride in your workmanship.

So now that you have made that a factor in your equation, have at it and have fun.

For the small areas get yourself some small sanding burrs. They will get you into those small areas to smooth it out.

To do it right you are going to expend some time and effort. I would suggest that when you are done you get it clearcoated to protect it.

I have heard some mention being able to powdercoat with clear. I have no experience with this myself, but if true I would check it out, as it will be more durable than a painted clearcoat.

Good luck. :rock:

Almost forgot. I would estimate that this is at least a 3 case job. ;) :D
 
Azmal said:
Its so much more cool to say, Yep, I did it. Instead of, "Nah, I had it done by _____"
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Oh contrare mon ami! IMHO its much more cool to say I had it done by the best person money can buy. Besides at my age I can't spare the hours of effort...


But have fun...if that is your thing...
 
QUICKSRT10/SRT8 said:
just dont buy it from hennessey because he will find some way to screw you.
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Good advice, but you need to make it a little larger.;)


just dont buy it from hennessey because he will find some way to screw you


See, isn't that better.:D :rock:
 
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