burnnotice1000 588 Posted May 8, 2021 Maybe try some garnet?Sent from my CPH1920 using TapatalkDuplicolor make a silver alloy ceramic paint that brings em up like new almost or should i try a brass wheel ?Sent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted May 8, 2021 Ali always oxidizes mate, hence the dull finish. Now you have all the crap off it, hit it with that phosphorous acid based cleaner, give it a few sprays and scrubs and watch it shine.Just don't let the acid dry out on the manifold will make run marks etc.Spray bottle, wait 10 minutes, scrub with clean brush, hose off.Do that 3-4 times and it will be sweet. Brass wheel will work but it beats the texture down.Go the acid mate and never look back. Sent from my S21 using Tapatalk 2 burnnotice1000 and gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,299 Posted May 8, 2021 i went back to the shop and bought a alloy finsh paint like this guy does,i think it will be the best option atm ,he didnt have any acid type cleaner . 1 burnnotice1000 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burnnotice1000 588 Posted May 8, 2021 i went back to the shop and bought a alloy finsh paint like this guy does,i think it will be the best option atm ,he didnt have any acid type cleaner . I blasted again and 1 degrease and looking ok but got the alloy paint lets see what it comes up likeSent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk 2 gerg and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted May 8, 2021 Mag wheel cleaner might have done the trick too, but that's getting hard to find now as most (if not all) wheels come clear coated now.Sent from my CPH1920 using Tapatalk 3 CHESTNUTXE, bear351c and burnnotice1000 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burnnotice1000 588 Posted May 8, 2021 Mag wheel cleaner might have done the trick too, but that's getting hard to find now as most (if not all) wheels come clear coated now.Sent from my CPH1920 using TapatalkWell 3 coats and looks ok to me just thinking about clear coating it now ?Sent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burnnotice1000 588 Posted May 8, 2021 Well 3 coats and looks ok to me just thinking about clear coating it now ?Sent from my SM-G610Y using TapatalkPicSent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk 1 1 gregaust and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,299 Posted May 8, 2021 pictures dont give it justice ,it looks rough but its not just the camera 1 burnnotice1000 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted May 8, 2021 Yeah, clear coat it bro. If you have a fuel drip, it will eat the paint off, clear seems to last a bit longer. Easier to wipe clean too. 4 Outback Jack, gerg, CHESTNUTXE and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burnnotice1000 588 Posted May 9, 2021 Yeah, clear coat it bro. If you have a fuel drip, it will eat the paint off, clear seems to last a bit longer. Easier to wipe clean too.Ok i beefed it up even more with ford dark blue on the manifold ,now looks more muscle car era imo and ahh my lovley balancer came up goodSent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk 2 CHESTNUTXE and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burnnotice1000 588 Posted May 9, 2021 Ok i beefed it up even more with ford dark blue on the manifold ,now looks more muscle car era imo and ahh my lovley balancer came up goodSent from my SM-G610Y using TapatalkGave 4 coats clear i think thats enough ?Sent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted May 9, 2021 That looks heaps better... 3 CHESTNUTXE, gerg and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,299 Posted May 9, 2021 anyone doing up a xd xe xf with a 400, a half inch spacer will fit on top of manifold with factory air cleaner no worries. 2 Outback Jack and gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregaust 319 Posted May 9, 2021 On 5/8/2021 at 11:56 AM, burnnotice1000 said: Duplicolor make a silver alloy ceramic paint that brings em up like new almost or should i try a brass wheel ? Sent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk I use that on transmission cases . Comes up nice and really looks very similar to the alloy in parts that are clean as original. And it lasts nice 2 burnnotice1000 and bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted May 9, 2021 do you follow JASON MURPHY on Facebook? he's doing a 400 clevo now 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,299 Posted May 9, 2021 note vaccum tree where heater should go lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted May 9, 2021 28 minutes ago, CHESTNUTXE said: note vaccum tree where heater should go lol interesting, took me a while to even notice what you meant, wonder if it's heater block off due to Qld no heater needed or there's a better outlet for it elsewhere 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,299 Posted May 9, 2021 just saves buying a new copper plug to smack in there $20 ,but even tho i did the same thing, i blocked my heater off with just the looped hose back to the w/pump,i still put the new metal pipe connector just incase the next owner wants to hook it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted May 9, 2021 29 minutes ago, CHESTNUTXE said: just saves buying a new copper plug to smack in there $20 ,but even tho i did the same thing, i blocked my heater off with just the looped hose back to the w/pump,i still put the new metal pipe connector just incase the next owner wants to hook it up. you'd need to tap the thread for it? aren't they pressed in. 1 burnnotice1000 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burnnotice1000 588 Posted May 9, 2021 you'd need to tap the thread for it? aren't they pressed in. YesSent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burnnotice1000 588 Posted May 11, 2021 YesSent from my SM-G610Y using TapatalkGot 1 head painted ,i dont mind the dark blueSent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk 1 1 Outback Jack and gregaust reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted May 11, 2021 It's a Boy! ..... Nice blue mate. Good to see you progressing along nicely.Sent from my S21 using Tapatalk 2 burnnotice1000 and gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burnnotice1000 588 Posted May 11, 2021 It's a Boy! ..... Nice blue mate. Good to see you progressing along nicely.Sent from my S21 using TapatalkYeah spending a lot of time with the young oneSent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk 2 gerg and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dex 2,065 Posted May 11, 2021 Ang on ,,, something changed 2 CHESTNUTXE and burnnotice1000 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burnnotice1000 588 Posted May 12, 2021 Ang on ,,, something changed Cleaned and painted the tranny plate this one is a big block patternSent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk 2 1 Outback Jack, gerg and gregaust reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
