Zednick666 Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 Hi all, I'm considering taking Friday off work with the intention of doing a few little jobs on the car while I'm at it, one of which being to polish up the plenum. I've had a search through topics and found a few before & afters etc. but no specific guides detailing the how to & a key point for me being timescale; can it be done in a day? I'm no engine whizz, but I'll work my way through and have a good go with the right advice So... method in mind is having removed the plenum (simple job??), initially using a wire brush to cut into the surface / remove any crap and thinking a wire attachment for the drill for bolt holes etc, then starting with heavier sand paper & getting finer as I go along.... Does that sound about right? Any special precautions I should take / anything I'm missing? Cheers in advance guys Quote
scottsoulby Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 i did this myself, taking the plenum off is a simple job, only takes 20 mins, as for the poilishing, i vowed never to do it again, its a real ball ache and takes ages, personally, and i know its not the advice you was after, but take it to a polishers, youll be much happier with the finish and they will get to all the points you cant Quote
Husky Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 i started.... and then stopped, as scott says, its not fun and takes forever. i plan to either get it done professionally or powder coat it professionally. if your up for a challenge great you can buy them pre done, i remember seeing one at 140 i think??? Quote
Zednick666 Posted November 4, 2009 Author Posted November 4, 2009 Ouch, way to kill my enthusiasm eh hmm... will have a serious think! My sentiments are keeping cost to a minimum; I wanna do stuff but for as little as possible, don't have the disposable cash for car mods! Thanks for your feedback though! Quote
P15UL T Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 DONT DO IT YOURSELF i also spent ages doing one (and a forture on sanding and polishing materials) was giving it the final polish and only then did it show up lost of fine scratches you wont manage it in a day, my advice is to buy another plenum and give it to a polishers to do that being said i have a part polished plenum for sale Paul Quote
Zednick666 Posted November 4, 2009 Author Posted November 4, 2009 'Never Again' seems to be the general feeling on this then!! Fair enough, I'll hang fire for now, keep the pennies aside for a 'proper job'. Might still have Friday off though... Quote
Husky Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 'Never Again' seems to be the general feeling on this then!! Fair enough, I'll hang fire for now, keep the pennies aside for a 'proper job'. Might still have Friday off though... plan haha Quote
Martin W Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 and if you do , DIY, don't do it anywhere near your car!!!!!!!! Quote
dcash5 Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 You lot are a moaning bunch!! I did mine myself .... Well everything that is polished in my engine bay has been done by me Yes I know the front timing cover needs alot more work but that is progressing! Dan Quote
Digsy Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 You lot are a moaning bunch!! I did mine myself .... Well everything that is polished in my engine bay has been done by me Yes I know the front timing cover needs alot more work but that is progressing! Dan You need to get out more, Dan! Quote
scottsoulby Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 How did you manage to polish all that front? I want i want, have you got a little guide somewhere? Quote
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