djrm Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I know there is a post all about this somewhere but I can't find it for the life of me... All I wanted to know is what tools do I need in order to polish mine up and how do I go about it? And while I'm there, what about polishing the standard strut brace in the engine bay? Thanks! Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I know there is a post all about this somewhere but I can't find it for the life of me... All I wanted to know is what tools do I need in order to polish mine up and how do I go about it? And while I'm there, what about polishing the standard strut brace in the engine bay? Thanks! Ryan I think Husky polished his strut brace ........ check out his recent posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Search is your friend viewtopic.php?f=20&t=16755&hilit=polish+plenum+brush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrm Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 PERFECT! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I know there is a post all about this somewhere but I can't find it for the life of me... All I wanted to know is what tools do I need in order to polish mine up and how do I go about it? And while I'm there, what about polishing the standard strut brace in the engine bay? Thanks! Ryan I think Husky polished his strut brace ........ check out his recent posts have a think about that suggestion :lol: needle heystack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrm Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 So that guide on plenum polishing, sanding etc... That should also work with the strut brace correct?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Personally I wouldn't polish the OEM brace, get an aftermarket item that is already polished. Ones like Summit or GT Spec look nicer than OEM anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrm Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 See I quite like the standard strut brace and I think it would look quite good polished up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrm Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Or I could paint it the same bronze as my calipers...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Androo Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 stock strut brace is steel not stainless steel isnt it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 So that guide on plenum polishing, sanding etc... That should also work with the strut brace correct?? I think Husky polished his strut brace Well, yes and no yes of course its a bit of metal and can be polished... however it is not stainless so will rust really REALLY easily. So you need to coat it with laquer, i haven't had the chance to get mine to a painters yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 believe it or not i put strut brace polish into the search and low and behold viewtopic.php?f=26&t=37388&hilit=+strut+brace+polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrm Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Ok then so maybe I will polish then laquer... I have a good freind at a bodyshop who will laquer it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 An interesting idea would be to polish the inside of the plenum. Would there be flow benefits?? (Lower pressure drops etc) I know some people deliberatley leave inlets unpoilshed to promote turbulence for fuel mixing. Opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 been done before i believe, Dcash5 did this for a bit i think try searching his posts? trimming down the metal with a micrometer to hand rings a bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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