quest (valve cover)
NuEra
07-06-2002, 07:52 PM
Im trying to buy supplies to polish my valve cover(big metal block), but I had a problem. I went out today to get the supplies and the instructions that I'm using say to get; 600dry, 1000,1500,2000wet/dry, sandpaper. I went to home depot and lowes and the highest thing they had was 400 grit. Are my instructions wrong, where should I get the sandpaper. The instructions are on JDMfan.com, here (http://www.jdmfan.com/technical/cosmetic/polish_valvecover/) I have this posted elsewhere but please post wherever, Thank you.
esp
07-07-2002, 10:51 AM
Originally posted by NuEra
Im trying to buy supplies to polish my valve cover(big metal block), but I had a problem. I went out today to get the supplies and the instructions that I'm using say to get; 600dry, 1000,1500,2000wet/dry, sandpaper. I went to home depot and lowes and the highest thing they had was 400 grit. Are my instructions wrong, where should I get the sandpaper. The instructions are on JDMfan.com, here (http://www.jdmfan.com/technical/cosmetic/polish_valvecover/) I have this posted elsewhere but please post wherever, Thank you.
thats because those are hardware stores go to an automotive store to get the right stuff. or go to wal-mart they sell the sandpaper needed.
Im trying to buy supplies to polish my valve cover(big metal block), but I had a problem. I went out today to get the supplies and the instructions that I'm using say to get; 600dry, 1000,1500,2000wet/dry, sandpaper. I went to home depot and lowes and the highest thing they had was 400 grit. Are my instructions wrong, where should I get the sandpaper. The instructions are on JDMfan.com, here (http://www.jdmfan.com/technical/cosmetic/polish_valvecover/) I have this posted elsewhere but please post wherever, Thank you.
thats because those are hardware stores go to an automotive store to get the right stuff. or go to wal-mart they sell the sandpaper needed.
NuEra
07-07-2002, 03:42 PM
walmart, autozone, car parts, knowone has 2000 grit paper or has even head of it. Please help.
dreemkill
07-07-2002, 06:05 PM
email the person who wrote the FAQ you said you read about it online right?
NuEra
07-07-2002, 10:55 PM
OK, so the guy who wrote the web site didnt reply so I went along with some advice I got. I used 600 grit wet/dry then fine steelwool followed by polish. It wasnt a mirror finish, but Im content. Thanks to all that tried to help.
NuEra
07-07-2002, 10:57 PM
dreemkill, what happened, your car died? how many miles?
dreemkill
07-08-2002, 02:21 AM
http://dreemkill.net/galleries/wreck/
yeah, guy in a GMC Yukon cut in front of me, taking my 2-3 car stopping distance to 1-1.5 car lengths, he stopped once, i slammed on the breaks and skidded a couple feet, he started to go again, so i started to mvoe into the right lane, and he hit his breaks again and came to a complete stop. ass-ended him...nothing wrong with his car, front of mine....well... you'll see from the pictures.
140k, 1992.
still dont know what im gonna do with it, if fixing it is going to cost as much as i think it will, im prolly gonna look into an older RX7 or something.
yeah, guy in a GMC Yukon cut in front of me, taking my 2-3 car stopping distance to 1-1.5 car lengths, he stopped once, i slammed on the breaks and skidded a couple feet, he started to go again, so i started to mvoe into the right lane, and he hit his breaks again and came to a complete stop. ass-ended him...nothing wrong with his car, front of mine....well... you'll see from the pictures.
140k, 1992.
still dont know what im gonna do with it, if fixing it is going to cost as much as i think it will, im prolly gonna look into an older RX7 or something.
NuEra
07-08-2002, 09:32 AM
did u get any insurance money? who was blamed in the police report
dreemkill
07-10-2002, 12:09 AM
no, and no one...
cop said they happen there a lot.
glad they've done nothing about it.
sOriginally posted by NuEra
did u get any insurance money? who was blamed in the police report
cop said they happen there a lot.
glad they've done nothing about it.
sOriginally posted by NuEra
did u get any insurance money? who was blamed in the police report
NuEra
07-10-2002, 09:46 AM
sucks man, sorry to hear.
ricergurl
07-10-2002, 05:48 PM
once again not a ahrd project. just sand doesnt mater w/ what as long as u rough it up.. beielve i know i did mine w/ some engine enamel and house hold craft glitter..came out beautiful...
kicker1_solo
07-10-2002, 05:53 PM
Originally posted by ricergurl
once again not a ahrd project. just sand doesnt mater w/ what as long as u rough it up.. well actually it does matter. He's going to polish it, not paint it. So that means he needs super fine sand paper, like he said 2000 grit. You start off with rough sand paper and then get finer and finer until it's eventually polished. You need to use the fine sand paper to get out the scratches and gashes that the rough sand paper causes. I've done this a few times, it definately matters what you use. :)
once again not a ahrd project. just sand doesnt mater w/ what as long as u rough it up.. well actually it does matter. He's going to polish it, not paint it. So that means he needs super fine sand paper, like he said 2000 grit. You start off with rough sand paper and then get finer and finer until it's eventually polished. You need to use the fine sand paper to get out the scratches and gashes that the rough sand paper causes. I've done this a few times, it definately matters what you use. :)
ricergurl
07-10-2002, 05:54 PM
paitn it aluminum no one will know the diff:)
kicker1_solo
07-10-2002, 06:00 PM
Originally posted by ricergurl
paitn it aluminum no one will know the diff:) lol, yeah :D
paitn it aluminum no one will know the diff:) lol, yeah :D
esp
07-11-2002, 10:07 AM
actually i work at a wal-mart and i know they sell it it IS located in the automotive deptartment right next to the automotive paint and the bondo so go look again. and i was just at an autozone yesterday and they have it also right next to the bondo and paint as well so go look again.:finger:
NuEra
07-11-2002, 12:10 PM
where so you live, im in NJ and it looks like they dont stock it around here.
esp
07-12-2002, 04:17 PM
Originally posted by NuEra
where so you live, im in NJ and it looks like they dont stock it around here.
i live in wisconsin and every place i go to has the right sandpaper
where so you live, im in NJ and it looks like they dont stock it around here.
i live in wisconsin and every place i go to has the right sandpaper
NuEra
07-12-2002, 05:22 PM
well thanks anyway for the advice
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