Rusty_S85 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 I planned on using a polishing wheel and various compounds. My plan is to get a high luster lid and have the base painted black. I think for mine that would go good with my stock looking but not stock engine build. Just wish I could find the larger 5.8L HO air cleaner like you have, every one I find that is reasonably priced out is either missing the rubber seal on the lid or the lid is dinged/dented along the perimeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted August 2, 2023 Author Share Posted August 2, 2023 I planned on using a polishing wheel and various compounds. My plan is to get a high luster lid and have the base painted black. I think for mine that would go good with my stock looking but not stock engine build. Just wish I could find the larger 5.8L HO air cleaner like you have, every one I find that is reasonably priced out is either missing the rubber seal on the lid or the lid is dinged/dented along the perimeter. Ok guys, coming back a year later. But even a late progress is a progress, isn’t it? So, another item checked on my todo list! Shined a replacement air filter cover and installed the LMC decal: Before and after: Not perfect, but I’m satisfied with the result. I first polished using firewood ashes and humid cloth. Then I rubbed it with sanding sponges. I ended with Eagle One Nevr-Dull, and polishing with a soft cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Ok guys, coming back a year later. But even a late progress is a progress, isn’t it? So, another item checked on my todo list! Shined a replacement air filter cover and installed the LMC decal: Before and after: Not perfect, but I’m satisfied with the result. I first polished using firewood ashes and humid cloth. Then I rubbed it with sanding sponges. I ended with Eagle One Nevr-Dull, and polishing with a soft cloth. That looks good! But I've never heard of using firewood ashes for polishing. Is that like a very fine pumice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted August 3, 2023 Author Share Posted August 3, 2023 I've never heard of using firewood ashes for polishing. Is that like a very fine pumice? Ashes are very thin abrasive. I use them to clean my fireplace glass doors, with Windex and cloth. Absolutely no scratch on glass. Beats any “specialized” (and toxic) fireplace cleaner stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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