polished rocker cover/inlet manifold*

[phill*]

hi everyone,

This is my first post. Just bought myself a new MKII clio 172 (iceberg silver). I was wondering how Paul davis managed to get the polished rocker cover and inlet manifold? his picutre is on the MKII gallery. is there a special polish to use and what cloth/tool do i need? i looks really smart, like the alfa GTAs engine bay.

any help would be great

Phill

 

[RobFenn]

Indeed it does look pretty smart..sorry dont know the answer though, i was attracted to your little *********s

 

[Ad]

Looks smart, I agree mate. He used an air polisher to do it, however, not sure myself were you can get done, would also be interested.

 

[Rich-D]

You have to use progressively finer abrasive papers to get the surface smooth and remove the rough cast effect on the metal, then use a polishing wheel and compound to buff up to a nice shine.

Ive done it in the past on my old 106 GTi and it worked very well...

 

[paddymph]

actually his mate at reno used an air polisher, did the job a treat. use autosol afterwards to shine it like a b**ch.

 

[TheCake]

Could the same effect be achieved using a Dremel multi-tool and alot of time?!

 

[Lunner]

I would say not using a dremel, teh bits are too small to create a uniform finish just somme like grey ali oxide paper, going sown to say 400 grit and then then same with wet and dry paper, going down tosya a wet 1200 grit, then sommet like chrome polish

 

[steve a]

Silicon carbide paper down to a 1200 grit finish, then hand polish with a metal cutting compound to get a good finish.

 

[TheCake]

Well I bought a multi-tool with like 100 bits for £25. Thought it best to use something electric to get the top off it! Its rough as f**k standard, and would take days with the old sand paper. I know this will take days, but at least its less effort

Once ive got the top a bit sorted ill start on the paper.

 

[Big Iain]

spoke to a guy on the renault sports club stand and thats how he done it, with a dremel thingy then sand paper!! took him 5hrs he said!!

 

[TheCake]

Excellent. I have lots of time.