Engine detailing

[Triple7]

Any suggestions for polishing up the Viper script and logo on the valve covers and top ribs on the intake runners on a stock Gen II engine? On my last GTS I tried using a pencil eraser (someone suggested, but no help) as well as my dremel with Mother's allum. polish with mixed results (good on runners, not so good on the valve covers.) Thanks

 

[kcobean]

Someone suggesting using a very fine grit sandpaper glued to a block of wood. This prevents the sandpaper from rounding the edges or scuffing the red.

 

[Steve 00RT/10]

3m Scotch Brite pads work very well on the intake ribs. 3M 1" wide Emory cloth works good too. Kelly's wood idea is good, but to go a step further, get a body shop rubber sanding block that holds the sandpaper in place without glue.

Steve

 

[TexasPettey]

I painted mine over. I masked them off well with tape and a model knife. I used some very fine grit sandpaper taped on a flat block to scuff up the lettering. Then, I took a model brush and painted over them. The paint I used is called POR-20. It is a high temp, bright finish, paint. The bottle says it is tolerant up to 1500 degrees. The web site is www.por15.com. Go to the high-temp paint section. 8oz can is ~$17.

 

[Purdue_Boiler_Viper]

Some very fine steel wool works very well. Just use some elbow grease.

 

[ViperJames]

Someone suggesting using a very fine grit sandpaper glued to a block of wood. This prevents the sandpaper from rounding the edges or scuffing the red.

Did this and worked AMAZING. It looks BRAND new. very fine grit is the key.

 

[kcobean]

James, what grit did you use? 1600?

 

[Stephen]

Norb you have an e-mail, hope this helps. I try to post the pictures here for everyone to see but I must learn how to do that.

Steve

 

[ViperJames]

James, what grit did you use? 1600?

I did use a slighty rougher grit at first, but definitely finished with a 1600 to get a perfectly smooth finish, i will post some pics later when i have time, but i was very pleased with the results, i wish i took before pictures.