Ridz Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Hi All, I've had my Zed for just over a year and this spring I want to bring the engine bay up to scratch! The air plenum on my unmodified 2006 is oxidised, and I would appreciate some advice on how to restore it to showroom condition. I was impressed by a thread some months ago by Wasso which involved plenum removal/exchange. Great dedication! Or is it just a case of elbow grease and time? Can anyone recommend an aluminium deoxidising product and maybe a subsequent high temperature lacquer? Raceglaze Alubrite has had some good reviews. Would appreciate any help, guidance or product recommendations please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) Get Wasso to polish it... simples If you want do it yourself - make sure you have patience! I've done mine - took me a week! Took it off, cleanned off all oil etc with something like brake cleaner etc. Then went over with wire brush drill attachement to get rid off big lumps Then fun begins.... sanding all down... going from something like 200 grit then 500 ->750->1000->1250->1500 (both wet and dry) Then cutting compounder, polish and wax it to protect really time consuming and messy! If you got some cash spare - I wouold deffo give Wasso a shout! Edited February 6, 2014 by Vlad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridz Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Thank you for your help. I guess I'll rely on Wasso, very impressed with his efforts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Wasso's polishing skills are legendary! Mines polished also, but not to Wasso's standards. It was originally done by him a while back for another forum member, I bought it from them and tried to bring it back to Wasso glory. No chance! You need a lot more tools and patience than you'd think. Best thing to do is speak to Wasso and he'll surely help you out the best he can. If he can't actually do it for you, he'll point you in the right direction to get you started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I did a thread on it about 2 years ago but buggered if I can remember what it was called Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I did a thread on it about 2 years ago but buggered if I can remember what it was called That'll be this one then http://www.350z-uk.c...3-final-page-4/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys for the plug, and the nice comments. It seems everyone wants something polished at the minute, I can't keep up with messages. Good job I've finished my new polishing and spray workshop. Message sent to Ridz Edited February 7, 2014 by Wasso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Things guys for the plug, and the nice comments. It seems everyone wants something polished at the minute, I can't keep up with messages. Good job I've finished my new polishing and spray workshop. Message sent to Ridz You only have yourself to blame! Stop doing such a good job if you want less work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Things guys for the plug, and the nice comments. It seems everyone wants something polished at the minute, I can't keep up with messages. Good job I've finished my new polishing and spray workshop. Message sent to Ridz You only have yourself to blame! Stop doing such a good job if you want less work Hmmmm yeah that's a fair point. Right, rubbish work from now onwards lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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