Thread: HOW TO: Hand polish engine parts

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Sorry for not having any pictures i plan on doing this over the weekend so i will post some pics

How to hand polish aluminun engine parts

Things you will need

1.320 grit sandpaper
2.800 grit sandpaper
3.1000 grit sandpaper
4.1500 grit sandpaper
5.2000 grit sandpaper
6.Pack of multi grade steel wool
7.1 Can of Eagle 1 Nevr dull polish

The first step is to clean the aluminum part and begin sanding the part with 320 grit sandpaper.
After the part is completly bare you will be ready to begin the polishing.
Properly sanding the part with the 320 grit paper and applying never dull the part will appear to have a polished look, but dont stop there!
Now that the metal is polished with 320 grit paper you are ready to move on to 800 grit paper, sand with 800 until the scratches from the 320 are polished out.
Between changing paper I always never dull the part, the never dull make the process much simpler.
You can use the steel wool to clean the metal and remove any stains the metal has in it.
After you sand with the 800 grit paper you progressivly move up it sandpaper. Each paper will further the shine of the aluminum.
Nevr dull is an extremly great product and I would not polish anything without it. Without never dull you will not get a show quality shine. Good Luck Polishing takes a lot of time.

did you use the steel wool first?

Originally Posted by Quicklynx

did you use the steel wool first?

yes i used steel wool first

what are some easy removable parts that are good for this?

the first thing that i tried this one was my cross mounts, and i am going to end up trying it on my top motor mounts once i get some free time, those are about the easiest things to take off

How hard would the s/c be to do?

i personally do not know, but from what i have heard it can be a pain, and it takes alot of work

Darn..I was gonna do both my s/c's and sell one of em. Figured maybe i'd get a lil more out of it if it was polished.

Argh. Not prepared for that much more work. Havent even got the new engine in yet.

Wouldn't polishing steel make it subject to more heat?

Originally Posted by GTPrix

These are steel parts. Your "writeup" was on aluminum. I am curious to see pics of your hand polished steel parts.

you can polish just about anything with enough time and a little hard work.

Picture is not mine found it over on ClubGP

Originally Posted by 2k6GT

That looks coated not hand polished.. looks great though

Coated with what??

powercoated??