I am looking into what is involved in smoothing and polishing a my99 classic inlet manifold.

i would like to do this as a project over the colder months.

i have access to normal hand tools, saws, drills etc

anyone got a how to guide or any tips?

i know it is going to be hard work, but when i see the end results it makes them feel even better knowing that you done it your self.

thanks
ian

 

someone posted a thread up not so long ago having done this, apparently it was quite hard work, results look stunning though.

https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...manifolds.html

 

I found this when I looked into doing it; aluminum polishing guide | Poleringsguide
hence why I didnt

 

Just plenty of elbow grease mate,

If you have a dremel that comes in handy, and loads of sand belts.

I started mine and it took days just to get rid of most of the casting lines. I can't be bothered with it now.

I know RCM do them on an exchange basis, can't remember how much though.

 

i have done loads of alluminium polishing on my bike, its alot of hard and repetative work but very satisfying if you get it right.

 

i'll do it for a good price..
and if you give me enough time
chris

 

thanks for the links all.

will halfords sell the drill sanding bits and buffers ?

 

also does anyone know what is saft to cut and not to cut off?

i would like to leave the prongs that hold the ht black box thing on, and a couple of the earthing ones behind it, but everything else can go