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Title: Polished or Matt?
Post by: dscam on 01 April 2006, 15:08

OK, quick poll question:

I currently have a polished inlet manifold and rocker cover:

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/dscam/DSC01962.jpg)

I also have this matt black set:

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/dscam/DSC02060.jpg)

Which do you think I should have on the car?

Any comments appreciated  :wink:

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: Ozz on 01 April 2006, 15:13

Personally I love the black, think it would look great!

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: jezza16v on 01 April 2006, 15:44

 :cool: Black

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: benross on 01 April 2006, 16:00

Black

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 01 April 2006, 16:38

black. definately

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: TwistedAspect on 01 April 2006, 16:57

Black without a doubt  :cool:

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: systemseiko on 01 April 2006, 17:08

Black Soooo Different and looks coo :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: dscam on 01 April 2006, 17:22

It's looking like black all the way!   :smiley:

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: rowlers on 01 April 2006, 20:19

that black looks awesome - I want one!

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 01 April 2006, 20:21

black looks  :cool:

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: steviem on 01 April 2006, 20:23

Black manifold with chromed or polished rocker cover

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: rwalker on 01 April 2006, 22:10

I think a mixture of the two as well.  Although I'm not a big fan of chrom under the hood.

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: dscam on 02 April 2006, 11:20

Hmm......hadn't thought of mix 'n' match!   :cool:

Thanks for the advice so far guys  :smiley:

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: baz_the_man62 on 02 April 2006, 11:33

matt for sure.... and then some coloured hoses for a bit o contrast...

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: dscam on 04 April 2006, 20:41

OK...gonna go for polished rocker cover and balck manifold!   :smiley:

Will get some pics up as soon as it's done....

Thanks for all your advice folks  :wink:

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: steviem on 04 April 2006, 20:44

Good choice!

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: VWRobboVW on 04 April 2006, 21:11

I was thinkin 'polished obviously, is he mad?!? :laugh:' but then scrolled down and everyone is right so far! Black all the way, different and still eyecatching somehow!!  :smiley: Looks good!

Robbo

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 04 April 2006, 22:13

Quote from: dscam on 04 April 2006, 20:41

OK...gonna go for polished rocker cover and balck manifold!   :smiley:

Will get some pics up as soon as it's done....

Thanks for all your advice folks  :wink:

hey thats what i'm doing too

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/MK1MADJ/HPIM0311.jpg)

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: dscam on 05 April 2006, 00:51

Looks like you have a lovely polished manifold there mate!  What have you used to bring it up?  I did it once but would love to know if there was a quicker/better way if I ever do it again!  :smiley:

Would be good to see the final install on your car too!

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 05 April 2006, 09:22

I'd love to know of a quick way but i don't think it exists, it was a lot of work, I used wet & dry and wire wool to flatten it, then i buffed it up with polishing soaps & a mop  :wink:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8052552955&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT

I was so impressed with the soaps that I ordered some of this stuff to flatten the rest of the bits to be polished, it only turned up yesterday so i haven't tried it yet  :smiley:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/8-Piece-Abrasive-Pre-Polishing-Kit_W0QQitemZ8053396685QQcategoryZ25644QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: dscam on 05 April 2006, 15:03

Nice!  That looks like good stuff and not too pricey either...thanks for the link :)  Think I'll buy some too in case I feel like tackilng another.....

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: SarahD on 06 April 2006, 13:48

black it hides the hideous amounts of wires golf engine bays seem to have :laugh:

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 06 April 2006, 13:55

Quote from: MK1MADJ on 05 April 2006, 09:22

I'd love to know of a quick way but i don't think it exists, it was a lot of work, I used wet & dry and wire wool to flatten it, then i buffed it up with polishing soaps & a mop  :wink:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8052552955&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT

I was so impressed with the soaps that I ordered some of this stuff to flatten the rest of the bits to be polished, it only turned up yesterday so i haven't tried it yet  :smiley:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/8-Piece-Abrasive-Pre-Polishing-Kit_W0QQitemZ8053396685QQcategoryZ25644QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

UPDATE - I tried it out lastnight, its the shizzle  :cool: there is an easier way  :grin:

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: dscam on 07 April 2006, 18:55

Well got the black manifolds fitted with the chrome rocker :smiley:

What's the verdict?  Personally I think it looks really good and a bit different:


(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/dscam/DSC02080.jpg)



(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/dscam/DSC02081.jpg)

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: monzablue16v on 07 April 2006, 20:08

Looks Sweet dude good choice  :cool:

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: rowlers on 07 April 2006, 20:11

fantastic, so good I'm going to di it myseff!

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: steviem on 07 April 2006, 20:13

I'm liking the red lettering... :cool:

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: rwalker on 08 April 2006, 18:22

That looks sweet.  Where did you get the black manifold from?

- Ross

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: dscam on 08 April 2006, 18:33

Thanks Ross......got the black manifold set over a year ago on ebay....have 2 or 3 spares but the rest are polished or chrome now!

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: rowlers on 08 April 2006, 19:13

how easy is it to swap the manifold? how long does it take what fancy tools are required etc...
cheers - looking sweet!

Title: Re: Polished or Matt?
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 09 April 2006, 10:38

A couple of allen keys & a spanner or two, its easy  :smiley:   remember to get yourself some new gaskets before you start though.

throttle body ones are p/n 037 133 073A  :wink: