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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 10:09 PM
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I agree that it takes alot of patience to do this stuff.



There is no shame in paying someone to do it for you..
Old Dec 27, 2002 | 12:07 AM
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:yum: damn that is so sexy!
Old Dec 27, 2002 | 09:29 PM
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I rubbed this out with a flannel rag and some Mothers.

I'll still put on the buffer though
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 09:06 PM
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2 caveats

1) Aluminum dust is toxic. Try to avoid inhaling too much of this stuff.

2) You need to periodically buff/polish the polished pieces to maintain the shine. Sometimes Chroming is a better idea(e.g. alternator).
Old Dec 30, 2002 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Stock' date='Dec 30 2002, 07:06 PM
2 caveats

1) Aluminum dust is toxic. Try to avoid inhaling too much of this stuff.

2) You need to periodically buff/polish the polished pieces to maintain the shine. Sometimes Chroming is a better idea(e.g. alternator).
I couldn't agree more. The alternator was serious PIA to polish and I would never do it again.

So everyone go and get chrome ones so I can have one of the only polished ones

I had no idea that the dust was toxic. I have breathed in so much of that **** I should be dead by next tuesday and I will be leaving my car to vosko.



Good bye all you donkeysss arggh hh choke caugh%^ argh.. hard o breath589 kh



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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Fd3BOOST' date='Dec 30 2002, 09:26 PM




Super dooper blinging.. Killer job by JspecRZ :bigok: :bigok: :bigok: :bigok:
AKA JaySpec7... :bigok:
Old Dec 31, 2002 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Stock' date='Dec 30 2002, 10:06 PM
2 caveats

1) Aluminum dust is toxic. Try to avoid inhaling too much of this stuff.

2) You need to periodically buff/polish the polished pieces to maintain the shine. Sometimes Chroming is a better idea(e.g. alternator).
That's why you apply high temp clear coat.. . :bigthumg:
Old Dec 31, 2002 | 05:42 PM
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My bad.

I didn't read all the replies before replying.

I'll try that on my polished pieces.



BTW, very nice engine bay!
Old Dec 31, 2002 | 10:39 PM
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could someone who has never done this before, do it with the sand paper, a dremel tool and a full days work? ie. the UIM, i would like to polish mine, myself unless someone in the Houston, TX area wants to come down and help me :bigthumg:
Old Jan 1, 2003 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Benny' date='Dec 31 2002, 11:39 PM
could someone who has never done this before, do it with the sand paper, a dremel tool and a full days work? ie. the UIM, i would like to polish mine, myself unless someone in the Houston, TX area wants to come down and help me :bigthumg:
I started doing my UIM w/ just sand paper.... whoa... have fun!!! you'll be there forever!!! You may get it to shine, but it won't be as nice..

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