double-6s 0 Posted August 30, 2006 Hi Recently bought a Shrek intake that has previously been polished but is now looking a wee bit tired. I am a complete polishing virgin so was wondering how I go about it. I'll get one of those little dremel things, but what attachments should I use? If I use a sanding band will it scratch the fek out of the metal? The main bit of the system is fine and looks like it will polish up with a rag etc, but the bit pictured has some pitting and i'd like to get into the corners a bit more to finish it off. Please could someone explain in simple terms so I don't damage my toy! Cheers :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big_chris1981 0 Posted August 30, 2006 i would reccomend a polishing kit front frost mate. http://www.frost.co.uk/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
double-6s 0 Posted August 30, 2006 Cheers - so is that a dremel type thing but better? I really haven't got a clue! Do you start with a sander then get finer then polish with a felt attachment? I am really worried about doing damage that I won't be able to reverse. It might have to be a local purchase too as I really need to start today and get it up to Vince for fitting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dec 1 Posted August 30, 2006 I've been doing the manifolds and rocker covers off my car for the last few weeks.....got a very good result using a dremel fitted with a very small sandpaper disk cut from a standard sheet of wet & dry! it's a much quicker way to get some of the larger casting marks back to a smooth finish! Started out using 100g then gradually made if smoother using 180g - 400g and then finally 800g with the dremel. Then gave it a final going over with 800g and 1500g wet sandpaper by hand. then gave it a final polish with some autosol...resulted in an absolute mirror finish....can read text from books on the other side of the room in the reflection! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60greeny 0 Posted August 30, 2006 think theres a guide on this site http://www.thepolishingshop.co.uk/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big_chris1981 0 Posted August 30, 2006 the frost kit is a mix of abrasives and heads, and polishes and mops... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
double-6s 0 Posted August 30, 2006 Cheers folks - that lot should get me started. I'm still confused though. I'm just gonna go and but a kit and try it on the back first! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
double-6s 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Polished and a bit of paint....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big_chris1981 0 Posted August 31, 2006 beautiful :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RADO.001 0 Posted August 31, 2006 dont surpose you want to sell?!? :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
double-6s 0 Posted August 31, 2006 beautiful :D Can you see my reflection then? :) RADO.001 - NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
