Subject	It took several steps to get it really smooth without any
Posted by	Audioquest on July 27, 2009 at 5:48 PM
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In Reply To	So what do you mean "buffing it down" posted by blackomega on July 27, 2009 at 05:41 PM
Message	marks. I started by grinding all the casting marks and humps off that I didn't want. Then used an air disc grinder with 120 to get it smooth all over and a dynafile to get in between the runners and take the bit off that stops injector replacement with the plenum on. After that I used 220, 320, and 400 to get it smooth enough to paint so it wouldn't leave any sanding marks. The caliper paint had pretty good body to it so it flowed out nice. Powdercoating is definitely tougher ( and more costly), but the plenum is quite protected so I didn't feel there was any reason it would take much abuse.
Follow Ups	Plenum paint / powdercoating questions... - blackomega 14:00:13 07/27/09 you could browse eastwoods website - gt300zxtt 14:11:17 07/27/09 anyone want to take a guess at which color matches best? - blackomega 15:00:12 07/27/09 Re: anyone want to take a guess at which color matches best? - eqwhipd 07:17:01 07/28/09 I'd also check rosies powdercoating as well. - Josher 15:00:56 07/27/09 A new hood button would be extra pretty. (n/m) - AbsolutZ 14:43:56 07/27/09 I dont even know where that 'part' is. - blackomega 15:03:30 07/27/09 He means the hood switch, driver side, on shock mount - BigTDogg (MA) 15:51:33 07/27/09 Yeh i had a mental image in my head - blackomega 17:42:50 07/27/09 No worries, I'm just messing around. - AbsolutZ 16:51:13 07/27/09 what do people normally do with the hood button? - blackomega 17:44:20 07/27/09 I've seen it taken out completely, or most commonly - AbsolutZ 06:35:23 07/28/09 nice (n/m) - blackomega 10:04:14 07/28/09 Polished plenums are a whore to maintain (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 15:27:12 07/27/09 Why? (n/m) - blackomega 15:48:33 07/27/09 Because aluminum oxidizes, and repolishing all those - BigTDogg (MA) 15:52:15 07/27/09 Well I just dont want a textured plenum - blackomega 17:49:22 07/27/09 That's why I ultimately chose to go with chrome. ;-) (n/m) - Inzane 18:02:38 07/27/09 I spent about 20 hours detailing and buffing mine down to - Audioquest 17:33:24 07/27/09 So what do you mean "buffing it down" - blackomega 17:41:35 07/27/09 It took several steps to get it really smooth without any - Audioquest 17:48:28 07/27/09 Where did you get the paint? - blackomega 18:31:32 07/27/09 Where did you get the paint? - blackomega 20:15:35 07/27/09 I dont know about other powdercoating services but - LJZTT 18:35:39 07/27/09 There are a ton of different powder coat finishes these days - Audioquest 19:04:32 07/27/09 the finish would be key - blackomega 20:38:25 07/27/09 if you want chrome, get chrome. near chrome isnt near. (n/m) - Antihero 23:51:50 07/27/09 send it to Don, he's a pro at sanding down plenum's and - ali300zx 22:30:42 07/27/09 BWpowdercoating@gmail.com (n/m) - ali300zx 10:33:12 07/28/09 So how does a guy get ahold of Don Wood? (n/m) - blackomega 01:15:44 07/28/09 good work on the fan shroud, is that painted? (n/m) - Dane (Houston) 21:43:01 07/27/09 Do powder coating instead of paint for sure - collegeboy 18:45:58 07/27/09 wow, yeah - blackomega 20:34:26 07/27/09 40 grit is too harsh for the plenum, I would start with 80 g - Cap927(Boston) 06:56:36 07/28/09 I agree witha grinder. I used 40 grit with just my hand. - collegeboy 09:27:06 07/28/09 So I should get a polished / buffed down plenum for PC - blackomega 09:00:17 07/28/09 7,000 powdercoat colors here.... - Nick(CT) 09:00:40 07/28/09
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