Powder Coating FD Plenum ???

interloper393 · September 03, 2005, 08:20:32 PM

Kewl!! im game lol how did u smooth it all off then?

shaunwil · September 03, 2005, 09:09:36 PM

The old fashioned way ! I filed off the front joint seam, then used a workmate mouse and a die-grinder to get to all the flatish surfaces, then the rest by hand, working from 80 grit to 1200 grit. Takes forever ! Just so many areas that feel imposible to reach. The powder coat is quite thick, so it covers up most of the rough area, but to get the shiney finish it had to be really smooth.

Shaun

sdminus · September 03, 2005, 11:17:38 PM

Shaun i like very much ... Top job son

Scott

interloper393 · September 04, 2005, 08:11:38 AM

Nice one give me your address and ill send all my bits for smoothing

shaunwil · September 04, 2005, 09:59:20 AM

er, i\'ll let your remove you fingers, lol. Just not a nice job, unless i used the wrong tools !

Shaun

interloper393 · September 04, 2005, 01:45:59 PM

:spank use a dremel multi tool and the wee grinder bit :chat

shaunwil · September 04, 2005, 04:40:00 PM

i used the die grinder bit on a dremel type tool, does help speed job up, but there are alot of spaces that are impossible to reach !

Plus i ran out of sanding wheels

Shaun

interloper393 · September 07, 2005, 01:59:35 PM

hehe just bought me a 26 piece polishing kit fae the polishing shop lol.. used them a fair bit, might giv it a go

Paul-Tll · September 07, 2005, 05:13:05 PM

All this dremell stuff, All I did on my Plenum, Y pipe, X over pipe, and thermastat housing was Wet and dry emery cloth some files and some
Ice lolly sticks :rollin
Ive damaged fingers prob. for the rest of my life and lungs full
of ally dust but was worth it) :rolleyes:
Paul..

shaunwil · September 07, 2005, 06:27:04 PM

It just seems to take forever. lol

Shaun

shaunwil · November 10, 2005, 08:21:16 PM

Just thought i\'d post an update on the powder coating. Just got my 2nd hand throttle body and alternater back. The alternater is back together

, just needs to go back on the car ! The throttle body may take more time :eek

Come out really nice !

Shaun

sdminus · November 10, 2005, 08:33:01 PM

Be cool to see how it looks on the car. Good work Shaun

Scott

gmogle · November 10, 2005, 08:35:38 PM

This has to be the best simple mod that totally transforms the engine section in the car.

What an amazing idea Shaun and congrats on yours. It should look amazing.

Brake Calipers next ?!!!!?

Gareth

shaunwil · November 11, 2005, 10:34:30 PM

Well i\'ve got it back in the car, got a slight scuff and the damn thing isn\'t charging

so need to take it back out. I\'ll take a photo before i take it out, amazing the difference it makes in the engine bay. Its making the water pump look scruffy now :p

Shaun

sdminus · November 11, 2005, 10:37:31 PM

check the output voltage shaun. should be about 14 V Also is the plug in tight

Scott