A bit of heavy metal polishing...
#1
A bit of heavy metal polishing...
This weekend it was decent weather so had two projects on the list to tick off.
First up, the alternator was letting the engine bay down (as they do) so grabbed a spare I have and set to it. This was the start
A clean and brush up
Then brought out the wire brush and buffing
And final polish and painted the windings
Then I managed to procure a set of alloy wishbones but boy they needed some work
Same procedure as usual
Before
Some idiot had just cut the drop links leaving some still attached so had no choice but to bring out the bad boy angle grinder.
Then after the first wash with degreaser
Then onto the wire brush and buffing and you end up with this
and a final before and after
My arms are knackered and hands a bit battered but worth it I think
First up, the alternator was letting the engine bay down (as they do) so grabbed a spare I have and set to it. This was the start
A clean and brush up
Then brought out the wire brush and buffing
And final polish and painted the windings
Then I managed to procure a set of alloy wishbones but boy they needed some work
Same procedure as usual
Before
Some idiot had just cut the drop links leaving some still attached so had no choice but to bring out the bad boy angle grinder.
Then after the first wash with degreaser
Then onto the wire brush and buffing and you end up with this
and a final before and after
My arms are knackered and hands a bit battered but worth it I think
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The wishbones look good after the initial 'wash with degreaser'. Really surprised they came up that well. Not really a fan of the polished look, prefer the OE finish myself.
Good work though Am I right in thinking you used to have a classic, sold it and bought this one?
I want to go through my STI and do all this. I usually get as far as opening the garage door, looking at it and then closing the door lol
Good work though Am I right in thinking you used to have a classic, sold it and bought this one?
I want to go through my STI and do all this. I usually get as far as opening the garage door, looking at it and then closing the door lol
#5
The wishbones look good after the initial 'wash with degreaser'. Really surprised they came up that well. Not really a fan of the polished look, prefer the OE finish myself.
Good work though Am I right in thinking you used to have a classic, sold it and bought this one?
I want to go through my STI and do all this. I usually get as far as opening the garage door, looking at it and then closing the door lol
Good work though Am I right in thinking you used to have a classic, sold it and bought this one?
I want to go through my STI and do all this. I usually get as far as opening the garage door, looking at it and then closing the door lol
Used to have a classic ?
Oh yes but try and spot the difference
First one - had it for 7 years and then broke it
Had a sport for a while as a run around
Got bored of that so found another turbo, cheap as chips but rusty
That got smashed up the rear and insurance paid out for the current one
So yes, a few classics
I do like a bit of shiny but completely agree it is down to the individual.
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