How do I polish the heatshield?
Jan 19, 2009, 03:10 PM
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How do I polish the heatshield?
I posted in the detailing forum but didn't get anything. Maybe someone here will know.
I don't want to pay $120+ for a nice shinny engine heatshield. I saw couple people polish the OEM one. How can I do this?
I never polished anyhting in my life so I'm gonna need some hand holding...
Thanks
I don't want to pay $120+ for a nice shinny engine heatshield. I saw couple people polish the OEM one. How can I do this?
I never polished anyhting in my life so I'm gonna need some hand holding...
Thanks
Jan 19, 2009, 03:25 PM
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Sand blast the factory coating off (if possible), sand with increasingly fine grit paper, eventually get to wet sanding it, then proceed to using some metal polish, wipe with thinner and apply clear coat.
Jan 19, 2009, 04:30 PM
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It is alot of work for a reward that rusts so easy. Get it powder coated. It wont be a polished finish though. Or search the for sale ads and get a used one for 50-60 dollars.
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Jan 19, 2009, 06:00 PM
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oh, in that case cool bro.
To the OP try aircraft paint remover to help you get to the bare metal, then with 400grit sandpaper give it some elbow love then work your way up 800grit ,1000grit. When you get your mirror finish get some type of polishing compound.
To the OP try aircraft paint remover to help you get to the bare metal, then with 400grit sandpaper give it some elbow love then work your way up 800grit ,1000grit. When you get your mirror finish get some type of polishing compound.
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Jan 19, 2009, 06:16 PM
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Steel wool is all you need. You'll be surprised how easy it is. Get medium and fine grades. Start with the medium and get all of the factory paint off, then polish it up with the fine grade. Works well on everything aluminum (intercooler, radiator, intercooler piping, etc).
I wouldn't bother with clear coat.
I wouldn't bother with clear coat.
Jan 19, 2009, 06:24 PM
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Steel wool is all you need. You'll be surprised how easy it is. Get medium and fine grades. Start with the medium and get all of the factory paint off, then polish it up with the fine grade. Works well on everything aluminum (intercooler, radiator, intercooler piping, etc).
I wouldn't bother with clear coat.
I wouldn't bother with clear coat.
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Jan 20, 2009, 08:02 AM
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Has anyone actually painted theirs and had it hold up? I painted mine with high temp a while back and it looked REALLY good. It was black and I even painted a red mitsu emblem with a VIII on it. I was pretty pleased with myself. One drive later the paint was already starting to bubble and burn off.