Engine resurface/restoring? [Archive]

CookMySock

3rd July 2009, 07:02

Howdy,

Can folks offer some tips on restoring engines to tidy or near original state?

I enquired about powder coating, and they said parts reach 180degrees C, which means a complete disassemble and de-grease - not sure if I want to do that..

I am thinking of blocking its orifices and blasting it with something, or is there some chemical approach that will restore alloy to a near-new finish?

thanks,
Steve

nodrog

3rd July 2009, 07:06

... is there some chemical approach that will restore alloy to a near-new finish?

thanks,
Steve

yep, its called elbow grease. best used with a rag and a polishing compound.

TripleZee Dyno

3rd July 2009, 07:56

Howdy,

Can folks offer some tips on restoring engines to tidy or near original state?

I enquired about powder coating, and they said parts reach 180degrees C, which means a complete disassemble and de-grease - not sure if I want to do that..

I am thinking of blocking its orifices and blasting it with something, or is there some chemical approach that will restore alloy to a near-new finish?

thanks,
Steve
soda blasting leaves a pretty good finish.
cheers

CookMySock

3rd July 2009, 09:09

soda blasting leaves a pretty good finish.Wow, indeed it does! Looking for a little hand-held soda blaster..

Steve