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dimis
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12-10-2016, 10:42 AM
steviewevie Nice and shiny !

Next attempt is to start polishing the supercharger. Probably in the weekend. since the weather will be good this week. Shiny and warm. :thumbup:

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dimis
12-10-2016, 10:42 AM #191

steviewevie Nice and shiny !

Next attempt is to start polishing the supercharger. Probably in the weekend. since the weather will be good this week. Shiny and warm. :thumbup:


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dimis
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12-10-2016, 11:08 AM
Marsdendean What things are you using to polish things.

Im going to get the mrs to get me some stuff so i can start polishing the main block of my engine, just unsure what i need

Well mate, i got a polishing kit, which included two braces. The first brace is used to grain the metal (it looks like it is made of stiff plastic threads) and the second (made of cloth) is used to do a finishing polish. The kit also inncluded two types of waxes. The first one is used with the first brace and the second with the polishing brace. I will take some photos tomorrow if you want.

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dimis
12-10-2016, 11:08 AM #192

Marsdendean What things are you using to polish things.

Im going to get the mrs to get me some stuff so i can start polishing the main block of my engine, just unsure what i need

Well mate, i got a polishing kit, which included two braces. The first brace is used to grain the metal (it looks like it is made of stiff plastic threads) and the second (made of cloth) is used to do a finishing polish. The kit also inncluded two types of waxes. The first one is used with the first brace and the second with the polishing brace. I will take some photos tomorrow if you want.


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dimis
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12-10-2016, 11:26 AM
Marsdendean Yes if you could please. I think my next mod is to try and get the engine bay nice and shiny!

Ok mate, I will do it tomorrow

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dimis
12-10-2016, 11:26 AM #193

Marsdendean Yes if you could please. I think my next mod is to try and get the engine bay nice and shiny!

Ok mate, I will do it tomorrow


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ormi
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12-10-2016, 11:30 AM
polishing your engine block???you sure?lot of stripping to do that!most people just paint coz its cast iron,doesn't come up too well also gets very hot so it won't stay shiney for long(if you can get it shiney).
[Image: is200-rebuild-9-small-300x222.jpg]
the block is the big black bit!
Edited 23-11-2009, 09:17 PM by ormi.

[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
ormi
12-10-2016, 11:30 AM #194

polishing your engine block???you sure?lot of stripping to do that!most people just paint coz its cast iron,doesn't come up too well also gets very hot so it won't stay shiney for long(if you can get it shiney).
[Image: is200-rebuild-9-small-300x222.jpg]
the block is the big black bit!


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

steviewevie
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7,993
12-10-2016, 11:40 AM
You could try cleaning up the cylinder head Dean, the bit that's on the top underneath the engine covers. That's aluminium, but just cleaning it would make it look better. Trouble is, it's quite messy under there, and doesn't look that elegant with the covers off.

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
12-10-2016, 11:40 AM #195

You could try cleaning up the cylinder head Dean, the bit that's on the top underneath the engine covers. That's aluminium, but just cleaning it would make it look better. Trouble is, it's quite messy under there, and doesn't look that elegant with the covers off.


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Bandit
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12-10-2016, 11:44 AM
Very nice Dimis, you'll soon have the polishing bug Big Grin
On the charger mate give it a good rub over with a green brillo pad (like you use to do the dishes?) if you have one first, as it'll get rid of a lot of the oxidisation on it and give it a good base for the polishing :thumbup1:

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Bandit
12-10-2016, 11:44 AM #196

Very nice Dimis, you'll soon have the polishing bug Big Grin
On the charger mate give it a good rub over with a green brillo pad (like you use to do the dishes?) if you have one first, as it'll get rid of a lot of the oxidisation on it and give it a good base for the polishing :thumbup1:


Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!

dimis
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12-10-2016, 11:47 AM
Bandit Very nice Dimis, you'll soon have the polishing bug Big Grin
On the charger mate give it a good rub over with a green brillo pad (like you use to do the dishes?) if you have one first, as it'll get rid of a lot of the oxidisation on it and give it a good base for the polishing :thumbup1:

Thanks for the tip mate. :thumbup1:

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dimis
12-10-2016, 11:47 AM #197

Bandit Very nice Dimis, you'll soon have the polishing bug Big Grin
On the charger mate give it a good rub over with a green brillo pad (like you use to do the dishes?) if you have one first, as it'll get rid of a lot of the oxidisation on it and give it a good base for the polishing :thumbup1:

Thanks for the tip mate. :thumbup1:


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ormi
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12-10-2016, 11:50 AM
i made a shiney engine cover for mine(bandits template) as has been said its not nice with out the covers.when you fit the induction kit you loose the big air box which is a cover as well.so fitting a induction kit makes it sound better but make the engine bay look messy.

[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
ormi
12-10-2016, 11:50 AM #198

i made a shiney engine cover for mine(bandits template) as has been said its not nice with out the covers.when you fit the induction kit you loose the big air box which is a cover as well.so fitting a induction kit makes it sound better but make the engine bay look messy.


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

steviewevie
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12-10-2016, 12:00 PM
Bandit Very nice Dimis, you'll soon have the polishing bug Big Grin
On the charger mate give it a good rub over with a green brillo pad (like you use to do the dishes?) if you have one first, as it'll get rid of a lot of the oxidisation on it and give it a good base for the polishing :thumbup1:

Just to clarify, I think you mean one of those green nylon scouring pads, right ? Not a metal brillo pad ?


ormi i made a shiney engine cover for mine(bandits template) as has been said its not nice with out the covers.when you fit the induction kit you loose the big air box which is a cover as well.so fitting a induction kit makes it sound better but make the engine bay look messy.

Yep, very nice solution :thumbup1:

Actually that would be a pretty easy thing to get made Dean, you just need to make a cardboard template and get it to the exact right size/bolt-holes etc, and then take it to a metal fabricator to cut out of some nice shiny steel Big Grin

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
12-10-2016, 12:00 PM #199

Bandit Very nice Dimis, you'll soon have the polishing bug Big Grin
On the charger mate give it a good rub over with a green brillo pad (like you use to do the dishes?) if you have one first, as it'll get rid of a lot of the oxidisation on it and give it a good base for the polishing :thumbup1:

Just to clarify, I think you mean one of those green nylon scouring pads, right ? Not a metal brillo pad ?


ormi i made a shiney engine cover for mine(bandits template) as has been said its not nice with out the covers.when you fit the induction kit you loose the big air box which is a cover as well.so fitting a induction kit makes it sound better but make the engine bay look messy.

Yep, very nice solution :thumbup1:

Actually that would be a pretty easy thing to get made Dean, you just need to make a cardboard template and get it to the exact right size/bolt-holes etc, and then take it to a metal fabricator to cut out of some nice shiny steel Big Grin


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

dimis
Posting Freak
3,795
12-10-2016, 12:01 PM
steviewevie Just to clarify, I think you mean one of those green nylon scouring pads, right ? Not a metal brillo pad ?




Yep, very nice solution :thumbup1:

Actually that would be a pretty easy thing to get made Dean, you just need to make a cardboard template and get it to the exact right size/bolt-holes etc, and then take it to a metal fabricator to cut out of some nice shiny steel Big Grin

You could also try carbon fiber instead of steel

LEXUS IS200 - The most fun car to go sideways
dimis
12-10-2016, 12:01 PM #200

steviewevie Just to clarify, I think you mean one of those green nylon scouring pads, right ? Not a metal brillo pad ?




Yep, very nice solution :thumbup1:

Actually that would be a pretty easy thing to get made Dean, you just need to make a cardboard template and get it to the exact right size/bolt-holes etc, and then take it to a metal fabricator to cut out of some nice shiny steel Big Grin

You could also try carbon fiber instead of steel


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