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Old May 20, 2002 | 11:24 AM
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this might seem like a stupid question but, is it possible to polish iron? my manifold looks kind of crappy and a polished one looks so much better. btw, you can polish the compressor side of the turbo right? (is it made of steel or iron?) thanks in advance!
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Old May 20, 2002 | 11:57 AM
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the compressor is made of aluminum. if you polish iron it will rust like a bitch.
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Old May 20, 2002 | 12:11 PM
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the only thing you can do is paint your mani with some high temp paint or get it coated. but even the high temp paint will start to come off.
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Old May 20, 2002 | 12:14 PM
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cant you polish iron and put a clear coat on it from rusting?
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Old May 20, 2002 | 12:16 PM
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a clear coat? like on a car? dont think so
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Old May 20, 2002 | 01:13 PM
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You can send the manifold and turbine housing to HPC, Swaintech, or Jet Hot to get thermally coated!

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Old May 20, 2002 | 01:49 PM
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Do not paint your manifold trust me. It will flake off and look shity. Get it coated!
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