Malcolm Walker wrote:
>
> On Thu, 12 Feb 1998, Alan Camhi wrote:
>
> > 2. What inexpensive method/polishing compound can I use to bring out the
>shine in these dampers and also my intake manifold(aluminum). I want them to
>stand out.
>
> Try high-grit (600 or up) wet-dry sandpaper. Use some water or oil on it
> to stop it from clogging up.
>
> Test in an inconspicuous spot first in case it does something surprising.
>
> Polishing with sandpaper might leave a raw metal surface that could
> tarnish quickly-- you might want to put some sort of substance on the
> polished metal to retain the shininess. (ugh- THAT'S bad grammar)
>
> Offhand I can't think of what that would be :-)
>
> -Malcolm
Others have suggested buffing these surfaces,with available aluminum
compounds, if you have a bench engine, etc.
By the way, POR-15 absolutely can be applied over rust. That's the
whole point. It absorbs a minute amount of moisture as it dries. Just
make sure the surface is grease-fre and dry, and the manufacturer says
that 2 coats are mandatory, for some reason.
FWIW, I don't use POR much anymore. Just too hard to work with. I've
switched over to Corroless, not that anyone should care ...
--
Martin Secrest
73 GT6
74 Spitfire
Arlington, VA
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