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Old 01-02-2003, 09:38 PM
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You'll definitely need the buffer after the sandpaper..
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Old 02-18-2003, 01:23 PM
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Damn, I started sanding, that **** takes forever, but I have time to kill, so I will do it till I have it all done in 1200 grit, then polish that sucka till it blinds me.. Unless someone wants to sell me an already polished FD intake..
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Old 02-24-2003, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 75 Repu' date='Feb 18 2003, 11:23 AM
Damn, I started sanding, that **** takes forever, but I have time to kill, so I will do it till I have it all done in 1200 grit, then polish that sucka till it blinds me.. Unless someone wants to sell me an already polished FD intake..
Yea just buy one man, save your finger tips.
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Old 02-24-2003, 09:56 PM
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I just redid and clear coated the alternator. I take a pic tomorrow. It's vey money, your gonna love it.



Here is a pic of my LIM for a teaser, this is polished and clearcoted with special polished metal clear. (no yellowing or flaking )
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Old 02-24-2003, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Fd3BOOST' date='Feb 24 2003, 08:56 PM
I just redid and clear coated the alternator.
bet that was a quick job
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It wasnt to bad. I stretched it out over two days. about 1 1/2 hour total.

I only had to rebuff, clean and spray it.
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Old 02-24-2003, 10:47 PM
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Is that clear coat resistant to heat? LIM is pretty close to downpipe for some of us. I'm thinking I may go the polished finish ceramic coating on the intake manifold pieces.
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nice work.. i'm glad you tried the clear coat.. looks great
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Yea thanks a million for the tip on the clear

It worked out very well.
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i just did my y-pipe and should have a pic up soon!
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