Polished inlet

[Loz H]

Doing some little bits to my bay to clean it up, and I fancy polishing my inlet manifold.

What's the best way to go at this? I realise it's going to be a lot of work but will look ace when it's done

I've got some Autosol but I'm guessing that & some wore wool won't be enough. Is it a good idea to wet & dry it first?

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers!

 

[Amid_uk]

Hi there i found this http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?413455-Guide-Metal-Polishing in the guides section the other day when i was looking, maybe it will help.
Btw metal polishing kits are cheap I picked up one from halfrauds last night cost £17 quid but i reckon you might even find one in the pound shops, probs be crap quality but at that price you can buy loads

 

[Loz H]

Hi there i found this http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?413455-Guide-Metal-Polishing in the guides section the other day when i was looking, maybe it will help.
Btw metal polishing kits are cheap I picked up one from halfrauds last night cost £17 quid but i reckon you might even find one in the pound shops, probs be crap quality but at that price you can buy loads

Ace cheers mate!

 

[Addicted]

Buy one pre-polished

 

[Loz H]

Buy one pre-polished

All I can find are 172 inlets unfortunately

 

[Loz H]

Also, Re refurbing my engine cover, what's the best way to do it? Do you need heat resistant paint etc?

 

[Addicted]

I would, gets pretty hot there imo!

 

[Loz H]

I was thinking something like this, not sure if it's too OTT

 

[Cub.]

Simoniz do a range of high temp paints for an engine. That's what I used on mine.

 

[Loz H]

Simoniz do a range of high temp paints for an engine. That's what I used on mine.

Cheers mate I'll have a search now

Any pics?

 

[Cub.]

Cheers mate I'll have a search now

Any pics?

Of my engine bay?

 

[Loz H]

Of my engine bay?

Yes mate sorry!

 

[Cub.]

You can't really see the engine paint, but it gives you an idea

This was the rocker cover previously;

And the dirty engine block;

Then painted;

Not the best, but with a rattle can and some effort not too bad. If you are considering an engine bay tidy up, powder coating as much as possible is the way forward. Could get the engine cover hydrodipped or carbon fibred.

Have fun!

 

[Mikeyjp]

You can use caliper paint as well

 

[Loz H]

Cheers Cub. Looks epic!

You can use caliper paint as well

Would much rather a spray for the cover as I'd get a better finish.

still unsure what to do with the Renault sport writing at the top of the inlet though..

 

[Addicted]

Cheers @Cub. Looks epic!



Would much rather a spray for the cover as I'd get a better finish.

still unsure what to do with the Renault sport writing at the top of the inlet though..

Polished silver, with anthracite backing! (Y)

 

[Loz H]

Polished silver, with anthracite backing! (Y)

Now there's an idea!

 

[MartinR]

No need for high temp paint on the plastic engine cover. Any spray will do.

High temp for inlet manifold and engine though.

Id advise not to polish the inlet as it results in higher intake temperatures and it gets mega hot when polished. Pain ftw

 

[Mr R.]

No need for hi temp paint on the inlets or engine block.

I know because I've done it on my car.
My engine block is painted in Hammerite stain black and my inlets are painted in lunar grey 2k.