Polished Intake Manifold
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2000 E430, 2001 Harley Fatboy
Polished Intake Manifold
The engine compartment on a MBZ V8 looks beautiful...except the intake manifold. So, after about 10 hours, some grinding, filing, sanding, and polishing, this is what you get! 
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'84 911 Carrera & '01 E320
Yep, it looks great, but I wonder how long it will stay shiny without routine polishing/cleaning.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not knocking it one bit, just wondering how long it would last that way if it was mine.
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Don't get me wrong. I'm not knocking it one bit, just wondering how long it would last that way if it was mine.
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2000 E430, 2001 Harley Fatboy
A polished Aluminum part will pretty much stay that way as long as you dont use any abrasives on it. Use a non abrasive polish a couple of times a month and it will look great.
Thanks all for the complements.
Thanks all for the complements.
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2001 E320 (210.065), Brilliant Silver; 2002 Ducati ST-2, Arrest-me Red
seal it!
When I used to polish aluminum on my motorcycles there was an aerosol product that was a clear coat; worked to preserve the finish for several years. Last I bought was at a Yamaha dealer (I think it was a genuine Yamaha brand), but I'd bet it is much more available now. It is heat resistant, too; it was used even on bike crankcases.
A decent web search should turn some up.
Either way, lots of work but damn, you gotta love the results!
Enjoy that sweet ride,
Greg
A decent web search should turn some up.
Either way, lots of work but damn, you gotta love the results!
Enjoy that sweet ride,
Greg
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I have tried the clear coat a long time ago. I did not like way it kinda dulled the finish and looked a little yellow. I am sure the products are a lot better today. I will give it a try. It would make the upkeep next to nothing. Thanks.
