Rob_Mitchell Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 well been a bit busy today at work so i decided to take some bits in to polish up whilst my front end is in bits. polished my auxillary tensioner and alternator, what do you think?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Looks good.Must give my alternator some tlc soon.What equipment do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 well cleanded it up with a air polisher using medium, fine, very fine discs.... then wet flated it using 1000 then 1200. then using a polisher and different applicators/ pastes i got the finish i wanted.... just needs some meguires metal polish now to finish it off nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p111ddy Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Looking good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 cheers mate, took ages but im happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Good work. Plan to use any sealant to keep the shine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Where'd you pick up everything you need to polish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Nice work, want to try that myself, mine is minging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 Good work. Plan to use any sealant to keep the shine? nar not going to seal it, just do my best to keep on top of it with autosol and meguires metal polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j80leo Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Good effort fella, polishing is hard work that's why i send mine away lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Good effort fella, polishing is hard work that's why i send mine away lol. When are you thinking of coming down to collect them Adam ? It's not that hard if you have the proper equipment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 nar your right its not hard just takes a long time plus i like things perfect so it takes that little extra time and effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 do you have air tools for buffing etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Good job mate did you manage to sort your servo problem out in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiFlash Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I'm so jelouse, wish i had the skills and tools to bling my engine bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 do you have air tools for buffing etc? yeah only a basic sort of kit but things a looking great and its good fun seeing a finished peice on the car. Good job mate did you manage to sort your servo problem out in the end? i had no problem mate, have not fitted it yet doing it weekend. the brake master cylinder is different to mine so got to send that bit back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 i had no problem mate, have not fitted it yet doing it weekend. the brake master cylinder is different to mine so got to send that bit back. Ah ok mate i got confused, i thought it was the servo not the cylinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Looks good. Now polish something that takes time and effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Ah ok mate i got confused, i thought it was the servo not the cylinder ha ha no worries mate, hows your bits coming on?? Looks good. Now polish something that takes time and effort my helmet takes alot of time and effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j80leo Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 When are you thinking of coming down to collect them Adam ? It's not that hard if you have the proper equipment Saturday morning fella if that's ok;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Saturday morning fella if that's ok;) We've got 4 inches of snow here now so best see what tomorrow brings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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