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OARNGESI · 12-10-2008, 06:15 AM

Hi i got an eddlebrok aluminum intake how hard would it be to polish up how about keeping it up. Is there anyone here in az who does it. Or would it be a better idea to just buy a new polished or even a chrome intake. Thanks to anyone who takes the time to answer my questions.

Sport/Truck · 12-10-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Hi i got an eddlebrok aluminum intake how hard would it be to polish up how about keeping it up. Is there anyone here in az who does it. Or would it be a better idea to just buy a new polished or even a chrome intake. Thanks to anyone who takes the time to answer my questions.

I seem to remember a place in AZ that did electropolish. You probably can find them in your phone book. If not, call some of your machine shops and ask them about it.

I'm thinking the porous nature of the intake will make conventional polish difficult, so buying a new one might me best.
FWIW I got one of those dura shine units from Edlbrock and was unhappy with it. It had chips around the threaded holes that didn't give me a good feeling. (flacking off more once fuel/ oil gets under it).
s/t

70GMCer · 12-10-2008, 08:33 AM

Get it powder coated.....

cdowns · 12-10-2008, 10:17 AM

yeah in the long run you'd b alot better off as far as maintenance getting it powder or ceramic coated

crawdadfox · 12-10-2008, 10:28 AM

Eastwood sells a polishing kit, but its ALOT of work!!

ChevLoRay · 12-10-2008, 12:12 PM

The same polishing kit that Eastwood sells can be bought at a Sherwin-Williams automotive paint store for $20 less money.

Start with some Tripoli polish, when you are doing aluminum. The kit has the conical shapes that you will need to get into the nooks and crannies. It is actually marketed as a wheel polishing kit, so you can guess what the shapes are in the kit. You'll need an air compressor, though.

After the Tripoli, you can progress to a finer cutting compound. Seems like Zoops has what we are supposed to use to seal the polished surfaces, and they say their finish is good for at least 2 years. On an intake, I'd be surprised.

Powder Coating is a good alternative, as long as your intake stays below 400-degrees.

70 Suburban · 12-10-2008, 02:22 PM

There are other coatings that you would gain more than just shiny manifold. Take a look at poly dyne and what they have to offer

mycool72 · 12-10-2008, 02:58 PM

I'm interested in this too...anyone have a timeline on polishing an edelbrock intake???/ 5hrs? 20?

d10s69c10 · 12-10-2008, 03:05 PM

peronally i do not think it would be worth spending the time to polish a cast aluminum intake.

if i had to guess how long that may take well if its a performer it would take forever. and a hi rise maybe alot less with all the flat sides.

144 for basic
http://store.summitracing.com/largei...g=edl-2701.jpg

$224 for endurashine
http://store.summitracing.com/largei...dl-27034_w.jpg

i guess maybe $10 an hour at 8 hours would make it worth it.

70 Suburban · 12-10-2008, 03:42 PM

Im just sayin for the cost/time a coating would me ezier to maintain and would work to shed of heat. And a shed caoting on the insde would build up volocity.if you have any polished parts on your truck then you know its a paint to maintain. And not to mention you have instant corosion. On untreated bare al.

OARNGESI · 12-10-2008, 04:33 PM

Thanks alot i just talked to a powdercoating place here that said theyll do it for 90$ near chrome

kcjones · 12-10-2008, 05:11 PM

You've made the right choice.

Sport/Truck · 12-10-2008, 07:02 PM

I don't think your going to like the powder coat.
If you want that look I'd order it from Edelbrock, that way if you don’t like it you can return it.
Hopefully the PC company will pre-heat it before they coat it.

But if the guy behind the gun knows what he’s doing no problem.
s/t

*chevy29267truck* · 12-10-2008, 07:13 PM

Thats for now im useding a older stock GM intake

70 Suburban · 12-11-2008, 12:17 AM

Yeah i dont think you can get as much of the look and shine from powder

kcjones · 12-11-2008, 11:52 AM

Less shine, but a "classier" look. It'll keep it's color for a long time, unlike the 'polished' stuff you buy new.

70 Suburban · 12-11-2008, 12:06 PM

Agreed

Spray-Bomb · 12-11-2008, 12:44 PM

If you want a really bright shine with basically no maintenance then get a new one from Edelbrock with the Perma-star finish

The thing about near chrome powder-coat is, that you have to polish the meta under it for it to be very bright / good looking

70 Suburban · 12-11-2008, 12:52 PM

Ceramic coatings can be polished in a bead tub. And its a lasting shine and can clean with a water hose

12-10-2008, 06:15 AM	#1
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Intake Hi i got an eddlebrok aluminum intake how hard would it be to polish up how about keeping it up. Is there anyone here in az who does it. Or would it be a better idea to just buy a new polished or even a chrome intake. Thanks to anyone who takes the time to answer my questions.

12-10-2008, 08:33 AM	#3
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Intake Get it powder coated..... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

12-10-2008, 10:17 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Intake yeah in the long run you'd b alot better off as far as maintenance getting it powder or ceramic coated __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-10-2008, 10:28 AM	#5
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Intake Eastwood sells a polishing kit, but its ALOT of work!!

12-10-2008, 12:12 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Intake The same polishing kit that Eastwood sells can be bought at a Sherwin-Williams automotive paint store for $20 less money. Start with some Tripoli polish, when you are doing aluminum. The kit has the conical shapes that you will need to get into the nooks and crannies. It is actually marketed as a wheel polishing kit, so you can guess what the shapes are in the kit. You'll need an air compressor, though. After the Tripoli, you can progress to a finer cutting compound. Seems like Zoops has what we are supposed to use to seal the polished surfaces, and they say their finish is good for at least 2 years. On an intake, I'd be surprised. Powder Coating is a good alternative, as long as your intake stays below 400-degrees. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-10-2008, 02:22 PM	#7
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Intake There are other coatings that you would gain more than just shiny manifold. Take a look at poly dyne and what they have to offer

12-10-2008, 02:58 PM	#8
mycool72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 309	Re: Intake I'm interested in this too...anyone have a timeline on polishing an edelbrock intake???/ 5hrs? 20?

12-10-2008, 03:05 PM	#9
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: Intake peronally i do not think it would be worth spending the time to polish a cast aluminum intake. if i had to guess how long that may take well if its a performer it would take forever. and a hi rise maybe alot less with all the flat sides. 144 for basic http://store.summitracing.com/largei...g=edl-2701.jpg $224 for endurashine http://store.summitracing.com/largei...dl-27034_w.jpg i guess maybe $10 an hour at 8 hours would make it worth it. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid" Last edited by d10s69c10; 12-10-2008 at 03:11 PM.

12-10-2008, 03:42 PM	#10
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Intake Im just sayin for the cost/time a coating would me ezier to maintain and would work to shed of heat. And a shed caoting on the insde would build up volocity.if you have any polished parts on your truck then you know its a paint to maintain. And not to mention you have instant corosion. On untreated bare al.

12-10-2008, 04:33 PM	#11
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Intake Thanks alot i just talked to a powdercoating place here that said theyll do it for 90$ near chrome

12-10-2008, 05:11 PM	#12
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: Intake You've made the right choice. __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).

12-10-2008, 07:02 PM	#13
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Intake I don't think your going to like the powder coat. If you want that look I'd order it from Edelbrock, that way if you don’t like it you can return it. Hopefully the PC company will pre-heat it before they coat it. But if the guy behind the gun knows what he’s doing no problem. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

12-10-2008, 07:13 PM	#14
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: Intake Thats for now im useding a older stock GM intake

12-11-2008, 12:17 AM	#15
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Intake Yeah i dont think you can get as much of the look and shine from powder

12-11-2008, 11:52 AM	#16
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: Intake Less shine, but a "classier" look. It'll keep it's color for a long time, unlike the 'polished' stuff you buy new. __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).



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12-11-2008, 12:06 PM	#17
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Intake Agreed

12-11-2008, 12:44 PM	#18
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Intake If you want a really bright shine with basically no maintenance then get a new one from Edelbrock with the Perma-star finish The thing about near chrome powder-coat is, that you have to polish the meta under it for it to be very bright / good looking __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

12-11-2008, 12:52 PM	#19
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Intake Ceramic coatings can be polished in a bead tub. And its a lasting shine and can clean with a water hose

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