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CopperEclipse96Jun-09-03 04:41 PM
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#52890, "Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?"




          

Could I polish this baby up real good, and get her all shiny? It would look a lot better than the dark, rough grey. Coul I do it without screwing anything up? Also, could I do anything to my valve cover while it's off?

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-Ian
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-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS (SOLD!)
-2006 Nissan Frontier NISMO
-2003 CBR600RR
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RE: Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?, 97_420a, Jun-09-03 07:17 PM, #1
RE: Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?, hifi_esi, Jun-09-03 09:06 PM, #2
      RE: Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?, CopperEclipse96, Jun-10-03 03:46 AM, #3
           RE: Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?, thegame, Jun-10-03 04:23 AM, #4
           RE: Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?, Justin99RS, Jun-10-03 04:23 AM, #5
           RE: Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?, mitifto, Jun-10-03 04:24 AM, #6
                RE: Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?, ModeratorVX100, Jun-10-03 04:51 AM, #7
                     RE: Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?, enhance, Jun-10-03 12:54 PM, #8

97_420aJun-09-03 07:17 PM
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#52901, "RE: Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?"
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as for the intake mani. you can do it with a dremel. im doing it to one of my spares, that and porting it out to 60mm. i started off with a real rough grit and at the top speed, whatever 10 equals...made pretty quick work of it. seems like you have to take alot off to get it that really smooth polished look tho. you need a variety of size drum things, big ones and tiny ones, and some extra paper for those spots the dremel is just to big for. count on it taking a day maybe a day and a half depending on how long you work on it.
for the valve cover i would get it powdercoated, havent done that to mine yet but maybe this summer when i do the hg and turbo install. just a thought. maybe a hi heat paint would work too...

Dan
97 Base Dodge Avenger
aem cai, jeep tb, 17" gsx rims, tq mod, eclipse center console, shift knob, autometer phantom trans temp & a/f gauge

boosted by summer

  

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hifi_esiJun-09-03 09:06 PM
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#52905, "RE: Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?"
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I polished my intake last summer with a Sears electric die grinder. I started with Standard Abrasives Deluxe Porting Kit to get rid of the texture. When everything was smooth I polished everything with a felt buff. It's a shame ,only one third if it is visible in the car !!!!!!!


95 Talon ESI
Mod: Custom Turbo
Modified T3 turbo on custom manifold
4 extras injectors
SDS auxiliary injectors controller
Modified 1G side mount Intercooler
Custom stainles Steel IC pip

  

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CopperEclipse96Jun-10-03 03:46 AM
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#52913, "RE: Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?"
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wow, that loks really nice. way to go. i can't believe you could turn the stock manifold into that. sweet shit, i might give it a shot.

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-Ian
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-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS (SOLD!)
-2006 Nissan Frontier NISMO
-2003 CBR600RR
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thegameJun-10-03 04:23 AM
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#52914, "RE: Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?"
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Damn! That looks very nice. Good job.



14.7 @ 93mph / 7psi

  

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Justin99RSJun-10-03 04:23 AM
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#52915, "RE: Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?"
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damn....that is fine looking...damn near as hot as that Vic secret model...hehe.....i was gonna polish my valve cover..but the black coating is just waaaaaay to hard to get off...that and i couldn't get the "DOHC 2.0L 16 VALVE" smooth and shiny like that....ANY TIPS, on what to buff it with...ive tried a lot of things from 3000grit sandpaper to ultra fine steel wool and even mothers metal polish....help???

'99 RS
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'00 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7

  

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mitiftoJun-10-03 04:24 AM
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#52917, "RE: Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?"
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Just spend weeks on it and it will look damn sweet.


Your Garage is not worthy
For the Masterpiece you built
That only looks like it cost a Fortune
While most flaunt their cars by going fast
You show off Standing Still

  

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ModeratorVX100Jun-10-03 04:51 AM
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#52920, "RE: Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?"
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WOW! :o that puts my polished intake mani to shame!

"Tutto fa brodo."

Todd Scungio
98 RS
15.173 @ 90.70 MPH

And also a 2011 Ralliart

  

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enhanceJun-10-03 12:54 PM
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#52961, "RE: Could I polish my intake manifold with a dremel?"
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Damn dude..........that looks very good emoji

  

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