What is the best way to polish the valve cover so it is really clean and shiny? Not too much into looks but want to do this. Thanks guys.

 

Start off using rough sand paper (120 grit) then work your way to 300 grit, then 600 grit, then finish with fine steel wool. be sure to sand in a straight line. takes a few hours.

Mine is not completely done but here it is...

http://www.imagestation.com/mypictur...&id=4243572946


[Modified by 94 EJ1, 12:06 AM 12/14/2002]

 

that actually doesnt look bad...

 

How do you take the valve cover off?

 

unscrew it

 

id go w/ some 200, 400, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000 if you really want it blingy, then get a dremel polished kit, and some mothers polish

 

it was my first time and I just guessed on the sandpapers to use. I didn't even unscrew it. Just remove the spark plug wires and A couple other things like the oil cap (be sure to plug the hole though with a cloth or something) I am not completly satisfied with it but it looks a hell of a lot better than it did stock.

Oh by the way you can also remove the plastic off of your battery tei down and polish it as well. (It is hard to see in the pic)


[Modified by 94 EJ1, 8:08 PM 12/14/2002]

 

i agree do those steps... 200, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000 wetsanding and once your done a nice healthy coat of mothers aluminum polish

 

Be sure to remove ALL casting dimples before the final buffing to the reflective shine. Also if you have access to a buffing wheel it will help get the majority of the polishing out of the way so you can just do the tight spots with a dremel, helps save some time.

Check out my website if you want some examples, email me if you have any questions.

Scott

 

can you do this with a dremel or do you have to do it by hand?

 

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yep... a polishing wheel will make it look the best. heres mine i did about 3 years ago, all by hand. picture was taken about 2 months ago

 

I did mine by hand, took a few days and about 2 hours per day. Ill go snap a few pix...