How to keep polished aluminum

[cobram at juno.com]

No direct experience with underhood components, but when preserving
polished aluminum on 2 wheeled steeds I have found that nothing you can
get in a spray can will hold up to hot petroleum derivatives and
gasoline.  Two stage clear coat is the only stuff that holds up, although
it does start to yellow after a few years of intense heat exposure.  Even
a single stage off the shelf clear coat still beats the hell out of
polishing the aluminum every couple of months.  There are clear powder
coats too, if you're near a powder coater might be relatively cheap with
a quick turn around.

Post a pic when you're done.

BCNU,
http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/
"God's a kid with an ant farm, lady. He's not planning anything."

"Ben Swann" <benswann at verizon.net> writes:
> 
> 
> Is it better for me to leave the polished aluminum intake manifold 
> without a coating, or
> clear laquer/metal flake finish for protection.
> 
> I do not have the time to get into anodizing or special coatings 
> unless one is available
> off the shelf from FLAPS, etc.
> 
> Manifold is the RS2 with PORSCHE engraving.
> 
> Ben
>