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02-20-2005, 06:54 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: centralia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: B&B cobra (sold), Hurricane HMS1002 (sold), Kirkham 289 FIA, (sold) RCR GT 40(sold) SPF GT40 2122(sold) Hurricane HMS2002, (sold) RCR SLC (sold) GTR on the way!
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How to polish a turkey pan
I don't even know where to begin. How do you make the aluminum shine. It looks like a pretty rough surface. At the very least it has a directional texture. Could someone walk me through this step by step.
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02-20-2005, 07:11 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Kingwood,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2682, Roush 427
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Mother's Aluminum Polish will work.
Chet
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02-20-2005, 07:17 AM
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Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Ellington,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadster 351W, T5, Red & White
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Another alternative is the metal polish " WENOL "
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/wen-y-376.html
There are many other vendors.
The red tube is used first for pieces in poor condition , then the blue tube
I have used Wenol for a number of years and have been very satisfied.
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02-20-2005, 12:03 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Grapevine,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Former Owner/Builder of KMP142 427 Sideoiler, Tunnel Wedge, Aluminum heads, etc.
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Dean:
Depending on the current state of finish, using a simple polish may not be sufficient. You may need to sand further up to about 400 grit, and from there a Scotchbrite cleanup. From that satin finish a hour or so on a buffing wheel should do it.
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02-21-2005, 10:20 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Fairfield,
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Cobra Make, Engine: HM-2027 / 427 SO
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Bud Man, tell me more about the scotchbrite process. Do you use any compound or anything with it? I've used the sanding and buffing wheel process on everything in the past and curious about the scotchbrite and how well it works. Is it good on rough cast aluminum like intakes after sanding and such or just sheet aluminum? Thanks, G.
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02-21-2005, 10:29 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Rehoboth Beach,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Daytona Coupe done to replicate CSX-2299 at the '64 LeMans
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Using Scotchbrite after sanding will give you a nice satin finish. You can polish it further from there. I use just the scothbrite pads on my angle air grinder.
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02-21-2005, 10:33 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Fairfield,
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Cobra Make, Engine: HM-2027 / 427 SO
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RR thanks for the info. I'll give it a try and see how I like it. G.
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02-21-2005, 11:12 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Rehoboth Beach,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Daytona Coupe done to replicate CSX-2299 at the '64 LeMans
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FFR428,
I see that you have sold your FFR.......What are you polishing?
Rob
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02-21-2005, 11:45 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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Cobra Make, Engine: HM-2027 / 427 SO
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Intake, valve covers and air cleaner for the next one! The M1 I had also had the entire engine bay and footbox aluminum polished. I'd like a more subtle finish on the next and will try the scotchbrite for the satin finish. Thanks for the tip! G.
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02-21-2005, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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dlampe, sorry to hi jack your thread....G.
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02-21-2005, 12:42 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: centralia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: B&B cobra (sold), Hurricane HMS1002 (sold), Kirkham 289 FIA, (sold) RCR GT 40(sold) SPF GT40 2122(sold) Hurricane HMS2002, (sold) RCR SLC (sold) GTR on the way!
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FFR428, Don't worry about it! You should give some consideration to the Hurricane cobras. I can't begin to tell you how impressed I am with these guys. I will be posting more pics in my gallery of thier car. I was out there last week.
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02-21-2005, 02:01 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
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I've heard nothing but good things about them. If Gashole Jay (sorry Jay, couldn't remember your last name) from Texas likes them, that's good enough for me.
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02-21-2005, 04:59 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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Cobra Make, Engine: HM-2027 / 427 SO
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Thanks and I'll be sure to check out your pics. Give me a yell when you post them if possible. The Hurricane is a sweet looking kit and is on my list for "must see". Having had the FFR I'm looking at some different kits very carefully this time. I really like the ERA and Unique but they are both over the budget I'm working within I'm afraid. The Hurricane is nicely priced and I like what the kit offers. G.
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02-21-2005, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR / 347 stroker
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First, remove the turkey........
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