Anybody have a how to guide on polishing turbos?

[O2ShootTheJ]

I got my turbos in on Friday and the powdercoated housings were thrown out when they got fixed, so I'm thinking about trying to polish them. I'd need instructions on how to remove the housings safely etc.

I found this write up on the cummins forum which I found pretty helpful.
http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/detailing/268022-how-polish-turbo.html

Thanks

 

[Matt]

Send them to these guys mirrorfinishpolishing.com. I have heard its a lot of work to get a good finish, but I've always wanted to try.

 

[Powerstroked162]

I'd contact Mike at No Limit and see if he'd under take it. His polish job on the intake piping is mirror finish quality

 

[Bigsexy]

Id like to do that to mine. Can you buy a buffing wheel for a regular bench grinder?

 

[O2ShootTheJ]

The issue is im a college student on a VERY tight budget as half of my summer was dedicated to dental school applications and the DAT and not working.

Would like to save money and do it myself if possible. Otherwise they'll probably just stay how they are now although i'll look into that place Matt

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[Matt_P]

Mine isnt a mirror finish, and unfortunately its not looking as good because my dumbass forgot to clear coat it but I polished the cover on my 66, Jason polished my valve cover and cleared it and it still shines real nice.

My turbo was so dirty I started with a fine wizzer wheel on an air tool then went to 320 grit, then 800 grit then 2000 and then buffed it with polishing compound on a bench grinder, this was the outcome:

Like I said not the best by any means but it got me by on the cheap

 

[O2ShootTheJ]

looks good! Does it have to be a special kind of clear? I feel like it would melt off the turbos

 

[Matt_P]

looks good! Does it have to be a special kind of clear? I feel like it would melt off the turbos

Yeah they make a high heat clear to go along with all those high heat exhaust paints

 

[O2ShootTheJ]

ok cool thanks! and is removing/reinstalling the housing pretty simple? I've never done it before

 

[Matt_P]

ok cool thanks! and is removing/reinstalling the housing pretty simple? I've never done it before

No problem, yeah its simple, they are normally held on by either a v band clamp or bolts which was what held mine on, youll just have to clock the housing when you put it back on, I would make a mark so you know where it was and be sure not to accidentally hit the compressor wheel with the housing when reinstalling

 

[O2ShootTheJ]

awesome thanks! Clocking is just making sure the outlet is in the right direction, correct?

My only real worry is getting it back on without hitting the wheel I think.

 

[6.0dirtworker]

I used some aluminum scotch brite pads, then finished with polishing compound.

 

[O2ShootTheJ]

looks good!

 

[6.0dirtworker]

Thanks man

 

[jkidd_39]

http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/index.html

These guys have all the wheels you will need.

A dremel a bunch of wheels and lots of time will do. Anyone got a link to the high heat clear coat? I am gonna clean my housing up. The guy that did my housing really did a crappy job

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[ColtonP]

I'm not much on shiny parts, but those look slick. I think I'll do mine.

 

[ColtonP]

Anybody figure out a good way to get in the corners? There has to be a better way than just sandpaper and finger.

 

[O2ShootTheJ]

dremel maybe?

 

[ColtonP]

I finally found a rock small enough to get most of it. Still have some I can't get to though.

 

[bigrpowr]

I used some aluminum scotch brite pads, then finished with polishing compound.

shoulda just bought some turbos cheapo. LOL