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Offline turbokid23

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ChRome inlet manifold
« on: 26 February 2012, 17:08 »
How or what is the best way to chrome my inlet should I get some 1 todo it or DIY ??
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Offline Toby

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Re: ChRome inlet manifold
« Reply #1 on: 26 February 2012, 17:37 »
Elbo grease
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Re: ChRome inlet manifold
« Reply #2 on: 26 February 2012, 17:56 »
Wot spray should I use ???
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Re: ChRome inlet manifold
« Reply #3 on: 26 February 2012, 18:25 »
No spray u just need loads of sand paper differnt gritts, n metal polish.
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Re: ChRome inlet manifold
« Reply #4 on: 26 February 2012, 18:28 »
Not spray but sand paper, only after it's free of pitting/abnormalities then can you begin the polishing process. It's a long process, by the end of it my fingers were kaput!



This is polishing and not chrome by the way.
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Re: ChRome inlet manifold
« Reply #5 on: 26 February 2012, 19:19 »
Impressive...You think you could do that the TDI inlet manifolds?  :nerd:
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Re: ChRome inlet manifold
« Reply #6 on: 26 February 2012, 21:53 »
Rock how long it take u that looks sexy,, u do it for me I'll pay  :grin:
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Re: ChRome inlet manifold
« Reply #7 on: 26 February 2012, 22:16 »


You forgot to finish your throttle body  :smug:
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Re: ChRome inlet manifold
« Reply #8 on: 26 February 2012, 22:41 »
if i degrease mine use carb cleaner and give it a quick sand down.. it will be good for high temp paint?? dont need no primer or laquer do you with high temp paint

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Re: ChRome inlet manifold
« Reply #9 on: 26 February 2012, 22:44 »
your inlet doesn't need high temp paint,just your rocker cover
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