Paddy78 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Ha ha I knew the "Free Polishing" requests would come along. Yes Paddy is dead right, I should have said actually and I do apologise matey. Paddy helped bump up the votes mid way through to the 350z community on FB, which earned some extra votes that's for sure. In fact Paddy, let me know if there's anything that you'd like "touched up" - in fact, send me that strut brace you've got for sale and I'll give that a refresh for you. How's that, considering your sterling efforts and capturing the votes from across the water. Ian, I was only joking. You 100% deserved to win and I was more than happy to help highlight your excellent work to other Zed owners! I tell you what, as and long as you're happy with this... You refresh the strut and then we sell / auction it and give the proceeds to the Wales charity? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richy Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 A very hearty well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizurd Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Well done mate. Well deserved win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Ha ha I knew the "Free Polishing" requests would come along. Yes Paddy is dead right, I should have said actually and I do apologise matey. Paddy helped bump up the votes mid way through to the 350z community on FB, which earned some extra votes that's for sure. In fact Paddy, let me know if there's anything that you'd like "touched up" - in fact, send me that strut brace you've got for sale and I'll give that a refresh for you. How's that, considering your sterling efforts and capturing the votes from across the water. Ian, I was only joking. You 100% deserved to win and I was more than happy to help highlight your excellent work to other Zed owners! I tell you what, as and long as you're happy with this... You refresh the strut and then we sell / auction it and give the proceeds to the Wales charity? Nice one Paddy, awesome in fact! Congratulations Ian, well deserved for sure! Anyway back In your cave and get polishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve916 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Well done. Hard work paid off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Nice gesture paddy! You've moved into touch ups now Wasso? Does SMD know? Doesn't he pay for the monopoly on that service on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Well done mate, no one deserves it more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie94gts Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Congrats, only just read this, was going vote, but you've already won. Well done - looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdax Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Tryed to vote but a litle late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdax Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 doesn’t the plenum get yellow after some time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 don't worry about voting, competition ended 30th April and I won through various channels of voters. The plenum won't go yellow. The issue is oxidisation which Aluminium will suffer as it's exposed to moisture, air and varying temperatures. The way to maintain the shine is by using a high quality Carnauba wax to seal the plenum from the exposing elements. Clean with speed detailer and apply wax as and when needed. If oxidisation occurs attend to it immediately with AutoGlym Metal Polish. I've used a few metal polished for subsequent maintenance and AG metal polish has given the best results. Once the AG metal polish has been applied and rubbed off. Apply the Wax again to seal. The wax must be Carnauba based to ensure maximum protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 wouldn't a high temp clear coat paint spray offer a more permanent solution ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bems Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 just spotted this. Congrats, a very worthy winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 wouldn't a high temp clear coat paint spray offer a more permanent solution ? It would, but I've found lacquer dull's down the polished effect, not by much, but if you want a super shiny plenum, raw and bare is the best option. just spotted this. Congrats, a very worthy winner Thanks matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 wouldn't a high temp clear coat paint spray offer a more permanent solution ? It would, but I've found lacquer dull's down the polished effect, not by much, but if you want a super shiny plenum, raw and bare is the best option. I like raw and bare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 wouldn't a high temp clear coat paint spray offer a more permanent solution ? It would, but I've found lacquer dull's down the polished effect, not by much, but if you want a super shiny plenum, raw and bare is the best option. I like raw and bare Kinky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) wouldn't a high temp clear coat paint spray offer a more permanent solution ? It would, but I've found lacquer dull's down the polished effect, not by much, but if you want a super shiny plenum, raw and bare is the best option. I like raw and bare Kinky! depends on your "view point" and which side you bat for Edited May 6, 2014 by ioneabee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Just had an email from Metal Polishing Supplies advising me of Ian's win, congrats again mate Edited May 7, 2014 by KyleR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Just had an email from Metal Polishing Supplies advising me of Ian's win, congrats again mate you're a customer too lol The director rang me yesterday for pics..... I even wrote up the process but they chose not to include it shamefully, considering the time taken to write it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Just had an email from Metal Polishing Supplies advising me of Ian's win, congrats again mate you're a customer too lol The director rang me yesterday for pics..... I even wrote up the process but they chose not to include it shamefully, considering the time taken to write it!! Thats a bit crap, but oh well, free stuff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Just had an email from Metal Polishing Supplies advising me of Ian's win, congrats again mate you're a customer too lol The director rang me yesterday for pics..... I even wrote up the process but they chose not to include it shamefully, considering the time taken to write it!! Thats a bit crap, but oh well, free stuff Exactly, new bench polisher with 6" fitment and the necessary mops and compounds. I'll now have 3 machines. The main reason for a 3rd is the machines get fairly hot. Previously with one machine I'd need to wait 30 minutes before it had cooled down. With 3 on the bench it allows me to keep the process moving, especially with doing a plenum for instance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Just had an email from Metal Polishing Supplies advising me of Ian's win, congrats again mate you're a customer too lol The director rang me yesterday for pics..... I even wrote up the process but they chose not to include it shamefully, considering the time taken to write it!! Maybe you need to polish up your writing skills?....................I'll get my coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Ha ha I knew the "Free Polishing" requests would come along. Yes Paddy is dead right, I should have said actually and I do apologise matey. Paddy helped bump up the votes mid way through to the 350z community on FB, which earned some extra votes that's for sure. In fact Paddy, let me know if there's anything that you'd like "touched up" - in fact, send me that strut brace you've got for sale and I'll give that a refresh for you. How's that, considering your sterling efforts and capturing the votes from across the water. Ian, I was only joking. You 100% deserved to win and I was more than happy to help highlight your excellent work to other Zed owners! I tell you what, as and long as you're happy with this... You refresh the strut and then we sell / auction it and give the proceeds to the Wales charity? Top man Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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