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best product to polish an engine?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by yanni, Apr 14, 2010.

  1. yanni

    yanni Member

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    hey guys, ive finally got some time to devote to the cosmetics of my 82 550 maxim and im looking to polish the engine. any ideas on the best product to get almost 30 years of dirt and grime off. i was thinking 2000 grit wet sanding or steal wool. please let me know how far off i am and what to use, thanks
     
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    Dont use wire wool, paint stripper to remove any laquer, then depending on how bad the cases are, 240 then 360, 400, 600 grit wet & dry, then start buffing. I always have the whole mill soda blasted so you have a clean start.
     
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    If you really want it to shine ... do some research about the various finishes you could achieve having the plant "Media Blasted"

    Glass, Plastic Beads, Walnet Shells and other forms of Media will bring-out the nice bright alloy and apply varying degrees of a finish to the aluminum.

    http://www.eastwoodco.com/catalog/product/view/id/65
     
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    I'm assuming auto body shops offer the media blasting service? I need this done to my next project. It has a very oxidized motor. It's going to take a lot of elbow grease to sand this baby.

    Any idea on what they charge to do a motor?
     
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