Polish a Plenum

[big h h]

In the winter lay up i want to polish my plenum and rocker covers, would you use a Dremmel, and what attachments would you use. Also would you seal them after polishing?


Cheers.

[swallet]

You'll find the rockers relatively straightforward as they are of a pretty decent quality alloy.
I'd use a mop atachment on a power drill and the dremel only for the fine detail or you'll be there all day. I know dremel do various polishing compounds and felt discs etc.

The plenum cover will be a lot more hard work as the casting is so poor. The surface is very rough and pitted and I think you'll struggle to get a smooth finish without some industrial gear. I didn't bother with mine - gave it a good clean and buff as was able by hand. An alternative is to powder coat it.

[Hedgehopper]

These links might be useful. Agree that rocker covers are easy but plenum will take more time.

http://www.poleringsguide.se/english/

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&a...

http://www.thepolishingshop.co.uk/acatalog/Polishi...

[Chuffmeister]

Jamie has done his... looks awesome. I'm considering doing it myself over the winter!

[jamienshelly]

Thanks for the compliment Chris,
It took about 4 hours from start to finish including removal and refit,
I started with a D.A sander with varying grades of disc, then polished with a kit I got from ebay.
I also polished other bits too
If you are thinking of doing this then please invest in a decent mask as aluminium dust is deadly if inhaled.
Good luck
Jamie
Ps Chris, Bring it over, and anything else if you want a hand.

Edited by jamienshelly on Wednesday 18th September 02:13

[Chuffmeister]

jamienshelly said:

Thanks for the compliment Chris,
It took about 4 hours from start to finish including removal and refit,
I started with a D.A sander with varying grades of disc, then polished with a kit I got from ebay.
I also polished other bits too
If you are thinking of doing this then please invest in a decent mask as aluminium dust is deadly if inhaled.
Good luck
Jamie
Ps Chris, Bring it over, and anything else if you want a hand.

Edited by jamienshelly on Wednesday 18th September 02:13

Cheers for that!

[Robert Lees]

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stop posting these pics, it upsets me and gets me slightly excited at the same time!

[Hot1]

That is one lovely looking engine bay good work!

[Goaty Bill]

All that shine makes my eyes hurt You clearly have too much time on your hands

[big h h]

I think i will just do the rocker covers, plenum not to bad. Thanks guys.

[Hedgehopper]

Rob, it looks like you have polished the Y-piece. What did you use to do this as the result looks great?