polished valve cover

mazdamxstyle · Post by **mazdamxstyle** » March 4th, 2002, 9:12 pm

hey guys plz dont bash me for asking this but how do I polish my valve cover once its taken off? i want to give my engine a much cleaner look instead of just painting it i wanna polish it. what things do I need and how much are they? any info would be awesome thanks guys!

MAZDASPEED STEVE · Post by **MAZDASPEED STEVE** » March 4th, 2002, 9:35 pm

You're gonna want to start with a couple sheets of low grit sandpaper(100-200) and work your way up to a higher grit sandpaper, basically wet sandpaper(1500-2000). It'll take a while and will be kinda tricky getting into all the grooves and corners, a die grinder would help alot and cut back on time. Good Luck.

VizualXTC · Post by **VizualXTC** » March 5th, 2002, 1:00 am

I'd get it professionally done.

mazdamxstyle · Post by **mazdamxstyle** » March 5th, 2002, 3:26 pm

after a days worth of sanding whats the next step? i just need a little more info but thx for the help so far.

blikmik · Post by **blikmik** » March 5th, 2002, 11:21 pm

I polished mine... trust VisualXTC.... get them professionally done... it's not that much $$$ and saves you a HUGE amount of time!! By the way ... they do look sweet when they're done.. I accented mine with powdercoating around the emblem!!!

mazdamxstyle · Post by **mazdamxstyle** » March 6th, 2002, 1:31 am

what type of shop and how much does it cost for a professionally done job?

mrprecidia · Post by **mrprecidia** » March 6th, 2002, 2:51 am

i had my two valve covers and my intake manifold done for about 300 cndn. you take them to a polishing shop look in the phone book.

blikmik · Post by **blikmik** » March 6th, 2002, 7:05 pm

Also chroming/plating shops do polishing as well..

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