supraturbochris Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 mate, i have got to say been following this thread now since just before christmas, and mate hats off to you. Your doing a fantastic job, i do envy you Cant wait to see the end results, but no doubt they are going to be excellent. keep it up dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 It's crazy ain't it Chris? puts it into perspective with you and I worried about our turbos being taken off, then you look at what Hodge is doing here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 I'm sure I'd rather remove a whole engine than swap a set of turbos. I've changed about 6 sets of twins for myself and other members and there the worst job I've ever done on a supra lol. I do it for the love though hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 A bit more work done last night and today. Painted and laquered the block, Painted and laquered oil pick up, Fitted the pistons and rods, Polished 1 of the engine mount brackets, Fitted the PHR oil pump. Few piccy. Heres a few other bits thats had a run in with my polishing mop over the last few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 You must be getting tired of polishing by now!! Looking good dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Really liking this thread. Great work my hat comes off to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 Mark im Pi#$ed off like you wouldnt believe lol:p I really am sick to death of polishing. Most of the polished stuff will go to ray to be chromed, cos if I pre polish everything it costs a fraction of the cost to chrome. and im all for saving money lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 Really liking this thread. Great work my hat comes off to you. Thank you kindly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Has the trd kit turned up yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 Really liking this thread. Great work my hat comes off to you. Has the trd kit turned up yet? Wish it bloody had lol. Dusty promised me he was sending it last wednesday and i should recieve it be next weekend but im waiting for a tracking number off him so I know its been sent. I could really do with getting the front end and bonnet on the car just to keep the water out as my car cover is rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Wish it bloody had lol. Dusty promised me he was sending it last wednesday and i should recieve it be next weekend but im waiting for a tracking number off him so I know its been sent. I could really do with getting the front end and bonnet on the car just to keep the water out as my car cover is rubbish. Thats not good mate. What I have done before now is buy a pond liner place it over the area you want dry and then fit the cover. This way the cover holds it in place and the area stays dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 could be the answer lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Also chuck a steel rim with a broom handle cut to the right level so that water does not collect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 good work hodge, lol polishing gets sssoooo boring after a while lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Did you do a little newbies guide to polishing mate? Really can't wait to see this finished. You think it'll be done for the Corbridge show in May? Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Did you do a little newbies guide to polishing mate? Really can't wait to see this finished. You think it'll be done for the Corbridge show in May? Keep up the good work! Totally forgot about the guide steve sorry mate. Ive got some other stuff to polish though so never fear lol. Ill be lucky to have the car ready for may next year nevermind this year haha but i am pushing on best i can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon5698 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I am not having that John, you have polished the engine mounts but are leaving the bolts in a manky state looking good mate, hopefully not long till you can drop it back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Did you do a little newbies guide to polishing mate? Really can't wait to see this finished. You think it'll be done for the Corbridge show in May? Keep up the good work! Does this help? http://www.poleringsguide.se/english/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 yeah good link mark, i was going to do a thread but dont need to now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 I am not having that John, you have polished the engine mounts but are leaving the bolts in a manky state looking good mate, hopefully not long till you can drop it back in. Sorry John, ill ty harder next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon5698 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Mark im Pi#$ed off like you wouldnt believe lol:p I really am sick to death of polishing. Most of the polished stuff will go to ray to be chromed, cos if I pre polish everything it costs a fraction of the cost to chrome. and im all for saving money lol. I was polishing me special tool at the weekend, fnar, and its still got little scratches on it. Its a mild steel disc and I'm trying to get a proper "tool-like" finish. I went through wet and dry papers (dry) up to 1500 grit, and then used 80, 150 and 300 grit polishing wheels, before going onto the three proper polishes. Did I need to use the grit on mop wheels or did that take it too far back from the 1500 wet and dry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I was polishing me special tool at the weekend, fnar, and its still got little scratches on it. Its a mild steel disc and I'm trying to get a proper "tool-like" finish. I went through wet and dry papers (dry) up to 1500 grit, and then used 80, 150 and 300 grit polishing wheels, before going onto the three proper polishes. Did I need to use the grit on mop wheels or did that take it too far back from the 1500 wet and dry? Sorry for hijack John. What are the proper polishes and what mops are you using for the job ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen G Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 great work hodge. Have you ever tried Meguiars NXT all metal polysh. realy good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Sorry for hijack John. What are the proper polishes and what mops are you using for the job ? Er, sisal, stitch and then a soft open fabric one, the polish is a grey, green and blue bar. It was a kit from Merlin Abrasives iirc. The stitch one is solid with "blackness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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