On a similar subject, has anyone had their valve covers, intake manifolds,
or carb bodies clear anodized? It seems that once the polishing is done
that a clean anodizing coating would keep things looking really nice for
much longer than the normal coating that is put on aluminum after
polishing.
Peace,
Pat
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On Wed, 4 Dec 2002, Fred Schroeder wrote:
> I'll second the recommendation made by Mike. Send them out. It is far more
> trouble and mess that it is worth. BTDT. It truly sucks.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Fred Schroeder
> '70 2000
> SRL311-13359
> TDROC
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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> To: <JOHNSOF@aol.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 5:20 AM
> Subject: Re: aluminum polishing
>
>
> > What you're missing is a mess :)
> >
> > I polished aluminum parts and it was messy, very, very messy. On cast
> parts
> > you'll need to grind/sand them smooth and then use large buffing wheels on
> > your bench grinder using stainless compound and then rouge if you so
> desire
> > but IMHO a waste as the stainless makes the aluminum shine well and it
> cuts
> > fast.
> >
> > Messy, very messy.
> >
> > If I had to do it again I'd send them out to be done and save yourself a
> > mess and a lot of time and equipment that you'll need to do it correctly.
> >
> > Mike
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