Plenum Polish
07-12-2008, 10:44 AM
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- Use a flat course file to get all the texture out. Move to a flat fine file to get the course scratches out.
- Use a soft block and some 180 and block the plenum. Then move to 320.
- Wetsand the plenum with 600. Then move to 1000.
- Use a microfiber cloth and a good metal polish until your heart's content.
- Use a soft block and some 180 and block the plenum. Then move to 320.
- Wetsand the plenum with 600. Then move to 1000.
- Use a microfiber cloth and a good metal polish until your heart's content.
07-26-2008, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
Paint it
. what kind of paint did you use? did you achieve a smooth reflective finish?
07-27-2008, 06:39 AM
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My plenum is getting some weird spots on it, kinda like stains that don't seem to come of with a firm brush and cleaners. Of course they don't show up in the pic. I was thinking of going polished or maybe just doing it in black.
Which do you think might look better? I know it's my choice but curious what route others would choose.
Which do you think might look better? I know it's my choice but curious what route others would choose.
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07-27-2008, 10:44 AM
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For those who have polished them--did you use any high temp clear coat afterward? I'd think it's a good idea as cleaning them is much easier down the road. Any experience?
07-27-2008, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by R-TuneZ
lol i would but i have been practicing the polishing technique on my gf's honda parts, too much time spent to go back, plus i am starting to get it down .
what kind of paint did you use? did you achieve a smooth reflective finish?
. what kind of paint did you use? did you achieve a smooth reflective finish?
I left the textured finish on the plenum, as I kinda liked it. So now it's gloss black with the slight texture.
07-28-2008, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
Paint it
07-28-2008, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by str8dum1
if you have never polished metal before, i think you'll quickly come to realize why its 200$ to get one done.
Not worth the elbow grease IMO....
08-01-2008, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by bikinilust
Robert K,
Please PM me your Polishing Guys info. I got some work for him.
Thanks
Please PM me your Polishing Guys info. I got some work for him.
Thanks
08-02-2008, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by SxExCx
I have 10 polished plenums ready to ship if anyone is interested...no down time!