I enjoy these videos. Just started watching. Ive got 2 sets of these covers. I NEVER IMIAGINED they can look like this. Harbor Frieghts about 20 from my house. GOTTA GET BUSY NOW
Have fun man, polishing aluminum is very rewarding work, nothing beats it, especially when you start out with a dull finish and before you know it, it is like looking into a mirror. Just take your time and do heat the piece up too much, you'll figure out what temperature the aluminum likes to be at
I got one video I am working on right now, it should be out next week, with christmas coming up video output will slow down, but once we start building Dad's Charger and revamping Jezebel with my 4 speed and everything, there will be plenty of content to make up for it.
They are very cool indeed, I looked them up and it appears to be the performance version of a carter thermoquad. I liked the thermoquad on my satellite
Question, I know this video is pretty old. I have a set of Edelbrock that are already kind of shiny. The filter cover is dull and will need the 220-2500 treatment, but the others, do you think it will be ok to start with say 800 and go to 2500? Like I said they are pretty shiny, but the years have not been kind to them and I would like these to shine.
Well to be honest my friend, if it isn't a rough casting, and already has some smoothness and shine to it, just a polish would bring it back to the brilliant shine. See how they look after a polish, if it isn't good enough, then go back and give them a sand.
I agree and when doing it by hand you can reach any tight spots that a sander wouldn't reach, yeah it takes longer but you put more pride into your work when it is done
I enjoy these videos. Just started watching. Ive got 2 sets of these covers. I NEVER IMIAGINED they can look like this. Harbor Frieghts about 20 from my house. GOTTA GET BUSY NOW
Have fun man, polishing aluminum is very rewarding work, nothing beats it, especially when you start out with a dull finish and before you know it, it is like looking into a mirror. Just take your time and do heat the piece up too much, you'll figure out what temperature the aluminum likes to be at
A good, honest video. Right on, man. Right on.
Learned a lot thanks keep them coming and i will be watching
I got one video I am working on right now, it should be out next week, with christmas coming up video output will slow down, but once we start building Dad's Charger and revamping Jezebel with my 4 speed and everything, there will be plenty of content to make up for it.
Nice work!! A huge difference!!. Be sure to use a separate buffing wheel per compound. It works best.
Absolutely brilliant!
Thanks man
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Looks like I'm gonna be polishing my all my aluminum while everyone is busy freaking out
Looking good man. By the way. Have you heard of a Carter Super Quad carb? I know where I can get one in 850cfm. Are they cool or not so cool.
They are very cool indeed, I looked them up and it appears to be the performance version of a carter thermoquad. I liked the thermoquad on my satellite
the thermoquad competition carbs are all 1000cfm
Question, I know this video is pretty old. I have a set of Edelbrock that are already kind of shiny. The filter cover is dull and will need the 220-2500 treatment, but the others, do you think it will be ok to start with say 800 and go to 2500? Like I said they are pretty shiny, but the years have not been kind to them and I would like these to shine.
Well to be honest my friend, if it isn't a rough casting, and already has some smoothness and shine to it, just a polish would bring it back to the brilliant shine. See how they look after a polish, if it isn't good enough, then go back and give them a sand.
Holy shnikeys! Is that an original Smokey Yunik Crossram intake manifold?!
um no, Smokey Yunik was a gm man, and this all Mopar, it is a Mopar Performance Cross Ram
Jedidiah Scott oh ok.. either way bud thats a nice setup your running. Thx for the reply, and the informative video.
use an orbiital sander.all that hand sanding in water isnt needed.
You are correct, but I personally like to sand these by hand, it gives me a better feel for when the aluminum is ready for the next grit.
+Jedidiah Scott I think also it's better to sand by hand an rub the same way orbital will create tiny swirls
I agree and when doing it by hand you can reach any tight spots that a sander wouldn't reach, yeah it takes longer but you put more pride into your work when it is done
Agreed. Machine sanding to 320 or 400 and going straight to the tripoli (brown) is the way I do it
Aircraft paint remover
I have used with marginal success, i am not much of a fan of strippers
Great job but way to much work to maintain its luster....
Thanks man, and I hear ya, it is a constant never ending battle to keep the aluminum in nice shape
chrome powdercoat, or clear engine paint?
I work with wood daily 🥴
Phew you would want a good earth with all that static over a bucket of fuel . Do not do that with magnesium