dani_r Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I've noticed that a few people have nicely polished parts in their engine bay. Being an NA owner there's not much around in terms of shiny parts, so I was wondering if anyone has tried to polish the plenum and throttle body for the NA? Also, anyone know the best way to go about this to get it to the best possible standard? Tools needed etc.. Cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 This is something i've tried to do, first tried standard polish and that did nothing. Then went round and nicked some of my dad's Alloy acid cleaner for his Jag and that took quite a bit of unwanted dirt off, made it look a hell of a lot nicer, however there are still a few bits that aren't perfect! I know that's not a solution however is a quick fix for now until you can do it properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 I think it's going to need something industrial and a polishing head on a grinder or something to get it nice and shiny! I'm sure there's a member on here who does polishing (?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 SUPRALOOPY aka Dave im sure does polishing!! Check out D.W. Services on the Traders section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Doom Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 It's been done plenty of times http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=149618&highlight=polished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 That looks absolutely amazing? Where d'ya go? How much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 have a look on ebay mate, i always see them on there for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) I think it's going to need something industrial and a polishing head on a grinder or something to get it nice and shiny! I'm sure there's a member on here who does polishing (?) My m8 does professional polishing and uses machines like this, you have to linish the rough cast surface 1st before you even think about getting the chrome look shine on them. Hard work without the right tools and not that easy with them He did my outer lips the 3rd pic is before he polished them and the second is before i changed my mind and went all black lol Edited February 1, 2009 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Doom Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 That looks absolutely amazing? Where d'ya go? How much? It's not mine It was in the for sale section on here. Don't think it sold in the end but the users membership has expired. Might be worth trying to contact him via email? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=149618 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Give Colsoop a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Colsoop gave it up. Give it up now...hardcore...you know the score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 My m8 does professional polishing and uses machines like this, you have to linish the rough cast surface 1st before you even think about getting the chrome look shine on them. Hard work without the right tools and not that easy with them He did my outer lips the 3rd pic is before he polished them and the second is before i changed my mind and went all black lol I have access to one of those machines in the far left picture. Is there any chance I could get more info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 [img]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/angel984/Supra/car021.jpg[/img] plenty of parts available either tt or n/a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I don't do polishing to that standard. I'll pay someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w41k3r Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 so how much is this going to cost to have done maybe a ballpark figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I have access to one of those machines in the far left picture. Is there any chance I could get more info? Ask the guys where you have access to the machines might be a good start and if you do have a go yourself be carefull as these big mounted polishing wheels can bite and rip whatever your polishing out your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 so how much is this going to cost to have done maybe a ballpark figure For the na inlet manifold with the throttle body as pictured in the 1st post i'd say youd be looking at between £100 - £150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w41k3r Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 thats about what i thought it would be, good price for such a good bling result now best start saving and find some where or some one who can do it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 When i did it i would charge £170 for the n/a intake, divider pipe and throttle body. Polishing isn't particularly taxing it is just time consuming and dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Col, can I quiz you? What am I doing wrong? I've polished two items so far and they've both started to develop rust spots. As I understand it, all a polished metal surface should require is occasional wipe-over, polish, not a full abrasive strip-back. I have a grinder mounted kit of various mops and abrasives/polish compounds, but I'm just not "cutting it" yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Col, can I quiz you? What am I doing wrong? I've polished two items so far and they've both started to develop rust spots. As I understand it, all a polished metal surface should require is occasional wipe-over, polish, not a full abrasive strip-back. I have a grinder mounted kit of various mops and abrasives/polish compounds, but I'm just not "cutting it" yet. What have you polished ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 As above. If its mild steel then just waxing will not be enough. It will rust very quickly. Even when chromed the rust will get to it eventually if not protected regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchaos Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 When i did it i would charge £170 for the n/a intake, divider pipe and throttle body. Polishing isn't particularly taxing it is just time consuming and dirty. just a little bit dirty lol Our polisher what i do my parts on, makes the job a bit quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w41k3r Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 that action man looks like hes getting quite handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 just a little bit dirty lol Our polisher what i do my parts on, makes the job a bit quicker. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d67/closey19/DSC00674.jpg 3 phase electricity i assume ? I was understating the dirtiness I used to use my old issued gas mask to protect me from the particles and dirt Your mop needs a clean too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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