dhp123166 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Oooh shiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfitz Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Now, try the housing. Especially the front! Be sure to remove all casting marks from the sides and report back on your efforts. Just kidding. It looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhp123166 Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 Thanks. I was thinking about that and it's really funny 'cause I just sold one!! That's what happens when I don't plan. I guess I could junk yard, I got nothing but time right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfitz Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I got nothing but time right now. Thats where I'm at. My Z has been in storage since Sept of '08(when I lost the house), but when I did have a house and a garage I was polishing everything you could think of. I even polished the windshield wiper arms to a mirror finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhp123166 Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 Yeah it was easy to understand how that could become an obsession... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfitz Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Yeah it was easy to understand how that could become an obsession... Obsession? No, it was just time spent waiting for the next payday that could buy some more parts to get my now(at the time) only z back on the road. Unfortunately, the paydays went away and I still needed the parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhp123166 Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 I was speaking of myself and my tendency toward obsession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langfordchuck Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 So, what was the technique? buffing wheel on a bench grinder, with a buffing compound? If so, what kind of compound did you use? Am anticipating doing some chrome polishing, and my valve cover, and lookiing for the most efficient method, as it could be a LOT of work otherwise. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhp123166 Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 I started with some sandpaper I had maybe 100 grit. Way too abrasive. Finished with 220 grit. They even make a 320 or maybe even some wetsanding paper. I finished with a hard grade buffing wheel on my angle grinder with some buffing compound which was green for high gloss materials. In between buffings I treated the aluminum with oven cleaner. It's real easy once you find your method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG58 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 The biggest thing to get over when you first start polishing is dealing with going at the right speed and not using too much polishing compound. You want to move slow enough to be effective, but not so slow you build up alot of heat in what you're polishing. Using polishing compounds are correct, but getting too much just causes black smears and takes you twice as long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zx 2by2 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 but getting too much just causes black smears and takes you twice as long. thats why it took me so long to polish my valve cover... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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