Removing deep scratches in polished metal?

Eagle · 03-27-2013, 12:49 AM

So I bought some used Stillen G3 intakes and the tubes are all scratched to hell. They work great but cosmetically speaking look like they got keyed, any one know of a way to "buff" out the deep scratches?

As an alternative I was thinking of wrapping them in something to hide the blemishes...either some thin sheet metal or something. Any ideas?

Trips · 03-27-2013, 01:00 AM

Mothers Metal Polish Works Wonders

FairladyZ · 03-27-2013, 01:02 AM

or just powerder coat them any color youd like

DEpointfive0 · 03-27-2013, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairladyZ

or just powerder coat them any color youd like

Yeah, I know a Powdercoater...

Eagle · 03-27-2013, 02:33 AM

Both, great suggestions. Thanks Triples and FairladyZ, DE...don't worry I didn't forget about you homie. If i do get em PC'ed, trust me you'd be the first guy I go to

Cmike2780 · 03-27-2013, 12:30 PM

I had the same problem. I bought a used set of Gen 3's and the finish was really dull and a few scratches. I used Adam's metal polish and Mother's polishing ball attached to a drill. The finish is nearly as good as new. For the really deep scratches, you'll need to wet sand, then polish back the shine. I'd try a "coarse/severe swirl remover" polish first though and see if that works.

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Eagle Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 885 Drives: 2011 370z Red 6MT Rep Power: 10656	Removing deep scratches in polished metal? So I bought some used Stillen G3 intakes and the tubes are all scratched to hell. They work great but cosmetically speaking look like they got keyed, any one know of a way to "buff" out the deep scratches? As an alternative I was thinking of wrapping them in something to hide the blemishes...either some thin sheet metal or something. Any ideas?

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FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	or just powerder coat them any color youd like DEpointfive0 likes this.

03-27-2013, 02:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Eagle Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 885 Drives: 2011 370z Red 6MT Rep Power: 10656	Both, great suggestions. Thanks Triples and FairladyZ, DE...don't worry I didn't forget about you homie. If i do get em PC'ed, trust me you'd be the first guy I go to DEpointfive0 likes this.

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	I had the same problem. I bought a used set of Gen 3's and the finish was really dull and a few scratches. I used Adam's metal polish and Mother's polishing ball attached to a drill. The finish is nearly as good as new. For the really deep scratches, you'll need to wet sand, then polish back the shine. I'd try a "coarse/severe swirl remover" polish first though and see if that works. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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