Avenger1647545502 Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 Updated at the bottom of the thread! Okay, here's what I'm trying to do: my intake plenum came with the usual sand-cast texture. I'm trying to sand that off and get a shiny smooth surface. The problem is that my plenum consists of 6 tubes that are cast together, making it really tough to get a sanding wheel or disc down in the grooves. Does anyone know of a way to do this, I've seen it on other cars, so I know it can be done. [ 28. October 2003, 10:05 PM: Message edited by: Avenger ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badmuthrfkr Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 Yeah, we just end up paying TANK on here to do it. smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperado Posted October 28, 2003 Report Share Posted October 28, 2003 don't polish, paint the insides. Slowly, and with several coats, the paint will fill in the voids and make the runners smooth. It's much easier than trying to get in there and buff the walls down. But by the same token, what would you want to do this to begin with, I bet that it you flowed the runner, polished it till it was smooth as glass, and reflowed it. The amount of change is going to be so small that it will make basically no difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted October 28, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2003 Whoops, seems I created a bit of confusion there: I'm trying to polish the OUTSIDE of the plenum, not inside the runners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted October 28, 2003 Report Share Posted October 28, 2003 I can get it polished. PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted October 28, 2003 Report Share Posted October 28, 2003 dont waste your time.. takes way to long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted October 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 Originally posted by OSoSlow5.0: dont waste your time.. takes way to long I got all winter for this thing, already got the flatter areas smooth, just trying to get the nooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 Originally posted by Avenger: I got all winter for this thing, already got the flatter areas smooth, just trying to get the nooks. I could think of better things to do like ski or jerk off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperado Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 OK, it required alot of effort, but it is work the trouble. You need to start by sanding it down smooth, by hand. Then using a buffing wheel, and jewlers roughe, polish it to desired luster. By I am telling you. It's gonna take time because of it being cast as one piece. And the recessed areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboTank Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 good luck.. everyone has to start out somewhere. its just easier to send it to me . having the right tools for the job helps like a mutha!@#$%*. if u decide u cant stand it, or when ur fingers get tired from sanding call me and ill be glad to hook u up in a day or so. 206-3975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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