I polished a thing.

"Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig" (AndySheehan-StreetsideStig) 03/04/2016 at 09:00 • Filed to: None

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I only had sandpaper up to 600 grit. I want to get up to 1500 and 2000. Still, I’m not unhappy. I used !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! as a guide.

CalzoneGolem > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 03/04/2016 at 09:04

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Looking good. Did you do it by hand?

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 03/04/2016 at 09:10

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mmm, love me some D16

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > CalzoneGolem 03/04/2016 at 09:15

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Thanks! Yeah, all by hand. I don’t have any power sanders or a bench grinder. I had 220, 320, 400, and 600. (I thought I was buying a pack with 220-1500, but I apparently was not.) I did a dry, then a wet sand with each grit, and finished it with Blue Magic polish.

It was actually pretty relaxing. I was listening to a book, just scrubbing away. Therapy, perhaps?

I had to reuse the old grommets when I put it back on, because I couldn’t figure out how to get the new ones on Honda’s flared valve cover bolts. So I’ll have it off again soon, and I’ll hit it with finer sandpaper until it rides eternal through the gates of Valhalla, shiny and chrome. Er, aluminum.

CalzoneGolem > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 03/04/2016 at 09:23

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I imagine it was quite cathartic to complete but my hand is cramping just thinking about it. I’d invest in a rotary tool and polishing kit.

Brickman > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 03/04/2016 at 09:31

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So purdy :)

AfromanGTO > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 03/04/2016 at 09:58

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It looks good, and a polishing wheel will make your life so much easier. I did 2 bumpers with the same method, and it was a pain. But they ended up looking great.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > AfromanGTO 03/04/2016 at 10:01

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Yeah, I’ll probably get one before the next go. I just didn’t want to spend any more money.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 03/04/2016 at 10:02

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106 feral horses.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 03/04/2016 at 10:14

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I miss my Civic, but the insurance on it was ridiculous for what it was ($10/mo cheaper than my ‘05 V6 Mustang). It was so well put together, and quiet, and comfy, and you could beat RELENTLESSLY on the D16Y7 and it would give zero fucks. 32mpg wasn’t bad, either.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 03/04/2016 at 10:28

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Mine isn’t bad. I think I pay about $48/month, minimal coverage.

Hermann > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 03/04/2016 at 10:47

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Is there a way to clear coat it or something to keep it from looking like a 1990's beater engine again?

MonkeePuzzle > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 03/04/2016 at 10:51

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a lick of high temp black on your exhaust heat shield will help make that nice shiny cover stand out!

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Hermann 03/04/2016 at 10:55

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Yes. The guy from the thread sprayed his with clear engine enamel to finish it off. I didn’t yet, because I need to get it shinier, but I plan to.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > MonkeePuzzle 03/04/2016 at 10:57

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A fine idea. I think I even have some at home. I’m planning to eventually get a performance header, which will be nice and shiny, but until then I should paint that cover.

MonkeePuzzle > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 03/04/2016 at 11:06

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I have a performance header on my b16, I still have the heat shield ontop because it looks tidy

painted mine :D

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > MonkeePuzzle 03/04/2016 at 11:14

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But shiny pipes! I’m such a hypocrite. I don’t like brightwork on the outside. I want to black out my grille surround and door trim, even. But if it’s shiny under the hood, I swoon. Weird.

MonkeePuzzle > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 03/04/2016 at 11:15

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mmm, but then they get all pretty colours! which is fun too

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > MonkeePuzzle 03/04/2016 at 11:25

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Good point.