Re: (ENGINE) intake polishing

[Benjamin Harder <vwtype53@yahoo.com>]

--- Cmr446@cs.com wrote:
>   So what would it take to polish the outside of an 8v intake?

I have polished the intake on my 16v, which is similar to that of
a 8v in that they are both made of cast aluminum.  The first step
would be to smooth out the casting marks with a 150 grit sandpaper
and a *lot* of time!  After you get a nice consistent finish with
that sandpaper, I would just progress using 220, 400, 600, and
then finish off with a good rubbing compound and polish.  I did
my manifold by hand and it turned out not bad...not professional
though...I imagine that with much time and patience a very nice
finish could be achieved.  
(I just lost patience after the third week of sanding... hehe)
  Some listers that I know *hmmm* have just spent the big
bucks and had the polishing done by a machine shop.  Looks the 
best doing it that way, but costs a bit...

HTH

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Benjamin Harder
86 Scirocco 16v
81 Scirocco
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