codyh Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Some of you may know, that my attention to detail is a little crazy and excessive sometimes, and most dont know that when my attention to detail gets out of control, the amount of labor i put into it gets out of hand aswell. And many have probably seen that ill polish anything. So, first my tranny, I plugged all the holes and what not and sand blasted it with kind of blasting media, aluminum carbide if im not mistaken. It looks good now. Yadda yadda its obviously been sand blasted and we have been talking about what to paint it, like just an aluminum color or black, gray idk. But Im afraid of that chipping off and what not. I also want to make it different from what anyone has, so if its stolen its gonna be a bitch selling a hand polished motor. So I was thinking of hand polishing the block, would this be possible considering it is a cast block? #2, I dont want to sand blast the motor, for concern of metal pieces getting everywhere. Is it true I can use baking soda, it will blast the block on contact then be disintegrated? And if some backing soda gets in the motor it should not hurt correct? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 http://thedailyeater.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dude-wtf.jpg As far as media blasting, just make sure there's no way for the media to get inside the engine. plug and tape off any holes, etc. As far as polishing a cast iron engine block, I've never heard of anyone doing that. If you do manage to polish the block, good luck keeping it clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyh Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Please get your facts correct before posting. All Honda engine blocks, lets say after 1990, were aluminum. Probably before that too but i know for sure after that they were aluminum. Thanks for your input tho? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 All Honda engine blocks, lets say after 1990, were aluminum. Probably before that too but i know for sure after that they were aluminum. So I was thinking of hand polishing the block, would this be possible considering it is a cast block? More contradictions. Try to be less of a douche when people want to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyh Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 my bad babe, cast aluminum. Just cause it says cast does NOT mean that its Iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyh Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 All Honda engine blocks, lets say after 1990, were aluminum. Probably before that too but i know for sure after that they were aluminum. So I was thinking of hand polishing the block, would this be possible considering it is a cast block? More contradictions. Try to be less of a douche when people want to help. Where are the contradictions again? Dont piss me off and make me bully you next time I see you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 my bad babe, cast aluminum. Just cause it says cast does NOT mean that its Iron. Man, ginger, come on now. How do you not know this? Also, as far as the actual polishing is concerned, I would be wary of any sand/soda/media blasting on a perfectly good running engine. I had a bad experience myself that I won't bother getting into in detail, but needless to say it was quite costly. Just consider the possible issues before going all gung ho with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboking15 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 And many have probably seen that ill polish anything. And boy does he mean anything..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 And boy does he mean anything..... I hope you don't mean that he polished you??!! :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Please get your facts correct before posting. All Honda engine blocks, lets say after 1990, were aluminum. Probably before that too but i know for sure after that they were aluminum. Thanks for your input tho? way to be a dick. I misread. More contradictions. Try to be less of a douche when people want to help. THIS. my bad babe, cast aluminum. Just cause it says cast does NOT mean that its Iron. so its cast aluminum. therefore its different than the trans how? is the trans forged aluminum? Where are the contradictions again? Dont piss me off and make me bully you next time I see you. You couldn't hurt alex if you tried. If you did try, It's my duty as a fellow ginger to back him up. And boy does he mean anything..... ZING! in conclusion, cody = :fa: want a cigarette? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedrx7 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 You couldn't hurt alex if you tried. If you did try, It's my duty as a fellow ginger to back him up. QUOTE] you mean back up into him.... :no: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Anyone read HOT ROD? For a recent 60s Hemi project this month, they took the very rare cast aluminum intake manifold to a media blaster to clean it and either paint or polish it. The blaster blew a hole through one of the intake runners! They had to patch the hole with a TIG. From that, I would also be very wary of media-blasting your aluminum block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Find a shop that uses either bead or walnut shells for blasting. If you use sand, Aluminum Oxide, etc. You will have a very hard time getting it clean. It's for that reason I won't blast manifolds, valve covers, I.C. pipes and such. From there start sanding. Start around 800 and go up 1500-2000ish grit. Maybe higher depending on how "dirty" the casting is. Then you should be able to get out the polishing wheels, and compounds. It'll take a good amount of time, but look killer when its done. Then clear coat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Find a shop that uses either bead or walnut shells for blasting. If you use sand, Aluminum Oxide, etc. You will have a very hard time getting it clean. It's for that reason I won't blast manifolds, valve covers, I.C. pipes and such. From there start sanding. Start around 800 and go up 1500-2000ish grit. Maybe higher depending on how "dirty" the casting is. Then you should be able to get out the polishing wheels, and compounds. It'll take a good amount of time, but look killer when its done. Then clear coat it. This. Personally I think you're retarded for wanting to do this but whatever. Enjoy all the hours you'll spend trying to get a nice finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 So, first my tranny, I plugged all the holes Did no one else :lolguy:??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 This is the dumbest thing I've ever heard... Do you plan on polishing your block every couple days after it oxidizes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Did no one else :lolguy:??? i missed that the first time :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyh Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 This is the dumbest thing I've ever heard... Do you plan on polishing your block every couple days after it oxidizes? Do polished wheels oxidize every other day... no.... why do so many hate because they just dont have the work ethic to do something like this. It shall look amazing upon completing it. And sirsplatonmybackalot, the tranny head and block are cast aluminum... try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Do polished wheels oxidize every other day... no.... why do so many hate because they just dont have the work ethic to do something like this. It shall look amazing upon completing it. And sirsplatonmybackalot, the tranny head and block are cast aluminum... try again. Wheels dont go through the heat cycle engines do. Its a waste of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Paint the block chevy hugger orange http://www.art-paints.com/Paints/Acrylic/Testors/Model-Master/Hugger-Orange-Chevy-Auto/Hugger-Orange-Chevy-Auto.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Do polished wheels oxidize every other day... no.... why do so many hate because they just dont have the work ethic to do something like this. It shall look amazing upon completing it. And sirsplatonmybackalot, the tranny head and block are cast aluminum... try again. quoted to prove you're gay, and a catcher. ok so obviously my post didnt make it through your thick skull. Your trans is cast aluminum, you dont see a problem polishing it.Your block you do see a problem polishing because its cast. therefore you fail, since they are both cast aluminum. go re read your posts, i wasn't trying anything, simply pointing out your logic is flawed. little fag. :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Do polished wheels oxidize every other day... no.... why do so many hate because they just dont have the work ethic to do something like this. It shall look amazing upon completing it. And sirsplatonmybackalot, the tranny head and block are cast aluminum... try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboking15 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Do polished wheels oxidize every other day... no.... why do so many hate because they just dont have the work ethic to do something like this. It shall look amazing upon completing it. And sirsplatonmybackalot, the tranny head and block are cast aluminum... try again. Were not hating, it just seems like a lot of work to run 14's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 just because you can do something doesn't make it less stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Well if it doesn't go fast I guess it should be pretty..........or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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