silver paint
Melting Slicks
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Just a Thought...
For more information and pictures these guys can do it all, and basically anything aluminum too or more.
Here is a link to find out more:http://www.fastcoolcars.com/TPI-polished-and-more.htm
Last edited by RonVette2; Sep 13, 2006 at 09:58 AM.
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From: Bergen County, NJ
Originally Posted by Jim D
What paint should I use on my 87, to dress up the tpi, alt, etc, thanks Jim.
Melting Slicks
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Yeah probably mone too, I did not do that or those listed on that custom page. They are done by a retired friend of mine, he does a killer job, and for the money spent, and time saved I think it is a great deal IMHO.
This is the page that I meant to be using as a Take a LOOK at page:
http://www.fastcoolcars.com/TPI-polished-and-more.htm
This is the page that I meant to be using as a Take a LOOK at page:
http://www.fastcoolcars.com/TPI-polished-and-more.htm
Melting Slicks
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From: Red Sox Nation! RI
Ron, those pics are insane! I can't even imagine the amount of work it would take to do that by hand.
Has anyone used anything to seal the surface once they've polished the plenum or runners? Or how about that factory finish, high heat paint that Ecklers (?) sells?
as I'm pulling the plenum next week
Has anyone used anything to seal the surface once they've polished the plenum or runners? Or how about that factory finish, high heat paint that Ecklers (?) sells?
as I'm pulling the plenum next week
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From: Fremont Ca
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid
Paint on aluminum? 
Polish, polish, polish! 
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for a natural, maintenance free, factory finish, glass bead blast and chem film (PPG's DX533 cleaner, and DX501 clear conditioner).
http://www.ppg.com/refinishftpsite/d..._Treatment.pdf
i did my DD 85 almost 10 years ago, and the aluminum components are showing "ZERO" signs of corrosion
http://www.ppg.com/refinishftpsite/d..._Treatment.pdf
i did my DD 85 almost 10 years ago, and the aluminum components are showing "ZERO" signs of corrosion
Melting Slicks
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Mine's not much compared to the polished ones, but its a cleaned up stock unit.
I used simple green, engine degreaser and a toothbrush.
I repainted the valve covers using the paint that midamerica sells for it.
The problem is, when your done. The manifolds will look worse.
I used simple green, engine degreaser and a toothbrush.
I repainted the valve covers using the paint that midamerica sells for it.
The problem is, when your done. The manifolds will look worse.
