metal polishing and coating

[Ameer Antar]

You might want to try Dupli-color's high-heat paint w/ ceramic. It's s'posed to be rated to 1200 F. I tried the aluminum color on my intake manifold and it looks really nice; very shiny, almost like chrome. I just cleaned up the metal w/ brake cleaner, sprayed it on, and then baked it at 400 in an oven (or you can just let the exhaust take care of that for you). The finish should be a bit rough for really good adhesion. Smooth sheet metal will allow it to flake off. Sandpaper or sandblasting will take care of that. Also don't put more than 4 coats on or it'll bubble in the oven. 

You could also use a regular engine paint, but it won't be as shiny or heat-resistant. Then there's always Jet-hot sterling silver coating if you have the time and money. good luck.

-Ameer

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Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 00:24:24 EDT
From: DGraber460 at aol.com
Subject: metal polishing and coating
To: quattro at audifans.com, urq at audifans.com
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Any one have any BTDT experience (or just suggestions) about shining up mild 
steel (not stainless or  aluminum) and coating it for corrosion resistance?
I have always been a big fan of the Italian style of chrome/polished dual, 
angle cut, exhaust tips, and wanted to chrome the OE exhaust on the URQ. Not 
finding a local plater that was interested in taking on a small realtively 
difficult project like this, I decided to polish the tips myself, and then coat them 
for prolonged durability. I have reached an acceptable level of "satin" 
finish, but need input for what to use to coat them.
Any suggestions?
TIA

Thanks
Dennis
Denver


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