Oh please, Gucci SC, owner fibbing on mods...
06-13-03, 05:01 AM
#32
Originally posted by SC400-V8
Speakin of engine cosmetic wear, mine is showing some light oxidation here and there on the top of the block, (right valve cover with the "4-cam ...." script still looks fantastic), but the top of the block near the lexus emblems starting to show it. How can you remove that stuff?
In the interest of a mint-looking engine compartment.
Speakin of engine cosmetic wear, mine is showing some light oxidation here and there on the top of the block, (right valve cover with the "4-cam ...." script still looks fantastic), but the top of the block near the lexus emblems starting to show it. How can you remove that stuff?
In the interest of a mint-looking engine compartment.
06-13-03, 09:51 AM
#33
um, I'd say don't use steel wool - it will leave litle bits of steel on the surface which will turn to little rust spots - if the corrosion is light, wet-dry sandpaper and light oil may be all you need. You can get good aluminum polish at marine stores like West Marine.
<edit> oh yeah, regarding the subject of this thread, I have one word for that gorked-up SC on ebay:
GAAAAACK!
<edit> oh yeah, regarding the subject of this thread, I have one word for that gorked-up SC on ebay:
GAAAAACK!
Last edited by strongsail; 06-13-03 at 09:54 AM.
06-13-03, 12:29 PM
#35
Its an emery sand paper (looks black) that you needs to get wet before sanding, then keep wet as you are sanding. If not, it makes a lot of dust and clogs itself instantly. Look for it in the bondo section of the auto parts store. Its looks and acts just like regular sand paper, cept for being black and needing water.
It makes a very nice and smooth polish on hard surfaces (body panels, bondo, metals, etc.)
You can also use it to polish plastics, and remove scratches in paint (assuming to have a buffer to polish up). It comes in all different coarses up to 2000 grit (at least that I know of). Its a body shop essential.
It makes a very nice and smooth polish on hard surfaces (body panels, bondo, metals, etc.)
You can also use it to polish plastics, and remove scratches in paint (assuming to have a buffer to polish up). It comes in all different coarses up to 2000 grit (at least that I know of). Its a body shop essential.
06-13-03, 12:35 PM
#36
Originally posted by strongsail
um, I'd say don't use steel wool - it will leave litle bits of steel on the surface which will turn to little rust spots -
um, I'd say don't use steel wool - it will leave litle bits of steel on the surface which will turn to little rust spots -
Good luck.
06-15-03, 08:08 PM
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Ok, i got a set of wet or dry sandpaper (3M) various grit ratings from 220- all the way to 1500. Tommorow im just gonna try it out and try to get my block to look cleaner. Ive decided not to use a polish or anything, just wetsanding and wipe to get clean is all.
06-16-03, 05:46 AM
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Good luck, its not hard, but always keeep too much water on it when your sanding. I would get the hose out and have it run a little bit of water non stop while you are sanding. Get a wood block or a rubber block so you are pressing with a flat surface. Don't just use the paper in your hand. Always sand in the same direction and go lengthwise for best results. When sanding metal, the paper wears out quickly, so change often.
I hope I don't sound like I'm telling you what to do, I'm just passing on lessions I've learned in the past.
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I hope I don't sound like I'm telling you what to do, I'm just passing on lessions I've learned in the past.
Keith
06-16-03, 07:34 AM
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... and the only area I really did was the top of the block right behind the lexus script and "L", all those ribs. I must say the two wires from the traction control box made the job very difficult.
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