Polishing Instructions / Compounds
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Drifting
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From: Lawrenceville Georgia
Polishing Instructions / Compounds
I would like to polish my plenum and runners. The following link has the instructions on how to do it.
http://www.gmtips.com/3rd-degree/dox...m/pol-plen.htm
I'm trying to find a local store that has the compounds I need (Tripoli & White Rouge). Does anyone know a place in Atlanta that has that stuff. I tried Wal-Mart, Pep Boys, and Lowes (Tripoli out of stock).
Thanks in advance!
http://www.gmtips.com/3rd-degree/dox...m/pol-plen.htm
I'm trying to find a local store that has the compounds I need (Tripoli & White Rouge). Does anyone know a place in Atlanta that has that stuff. I tried Wal-Mart, Pep Boys, and Lowes (Tripoli out of stock).
Thanks in advance!
Racer
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Anaheim Ca
Re: Polishing Instructions / Compounds (stillthere)
O.K., I'll admit that a polished plenum looks really great. Now, here are my concerns, since I've never taken one apart. I'm sure there are gaskets between the assemblies. Do you need to replace the gaskets or just use the original ones if they are in good shape? Is there any chance of messing up any settings or adjustments, or are there any settings within the plenum assembly in the first place. Is the plenum just a big hollow "air induction system"? I've never taken one apart, so I don't know what to expect to find under it. Mine is an '85 350 with tuned port injection. How long will the shine last? Is it something that can just be "wiped off" or do you have to continue to polish it to keep the "chrome" look.
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Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Lawrenceville Georgia
Re: Polishing Instructions / Compounds (Netnarc2)
O.K., I'll admit that a polished plenum looks really great. Now, here are my concerns, since I've never taken one apart. I'm sure there are gaskets between the assemblies. Do you need to replace the gaskets or just use the original ones if they are in good shape? Is there any chance of messing up any settings or adjustments, or are there any settings within the plenum assembly in the first place. Is the plenum just a big hollow "air induction system"? I've never taken one apart, so I don't know what to expect to find under it. Mine is an '85 350 with tuned port injection. How long will the shine last? Is it something that can just be "wiped off" or do you have to continue to polish it to keep the "chrome" look.
[Modified by Netnarc2, 6:21 PM 6/22/2002]
[Modified by Netnarc2, 6:21 PM 6/22/2002]
