Anybody have a how to guide on polishing turbos?

6.0dirtworker · Jul 19, 2012

bigrpowr said:
shoulda just bought some turbos cheapo. LOL

lol I would've but I'm broke. Had to buy shiny parts first

O2ShootTheJ · Jul 23, 2012

Matt said:
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.

these guys quoted me 382.50 for both housings to a mirror finish w/ their oxidation minimizing coating. Seem like a fair price? Thinking about pulling the trigger. The more I think about doing it myself the more I think I won't be happy with the outcome.

jwlandry · Jul 23, 2012

Ive been thinking about using them as well. If you go with them be sure to post pics.

O2ShootTheJ · Jul 23, 2012

Turn around is 4-5 weeks. Ill be back st school by then so probably wouldn't see them till thanksgiving

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jwlandry · Jul 23, 2012

Saysv3-4 days on their site. That's why I was gonna use em

jkidd_39 · Jul 23, 2012

Matt_P said:
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

I just started with 320. Ill post some pics after i get it all shiny.

Seems to be cleaning up nice.

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O2ShootTheJ · Jul 24, 2012

Their email with the quote said 4-5 weeks. You can have it expedited but its expensive

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O2ShootTheJ · Jul 25, 2012

I'm gonna send mine in next week

jkidd_39 · Jul 26, 2012

Not to hate on the polishing company but that's a lot of money.

Here is my housing IM working on. It was polished. Then an elbow was welded on. Whoever polished this missed alot of spots so IM cleaning up.

This is the elbow after about an hour wetsanding with 320.

This is after a little Polish.

I think in 4-5hrs it will look amazing. Ill keep posting pics as i move along

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O2ShootTheJ · Oct 10, 2012

BEFORE:

AFTER:

little luke · Oct 10, 2012

What did that cost if you don't mind me asking?

O2ShootTheJ · Oct 10, 2012

IIRC it was right at $365 for sanding, triple polish, and then a oxidation prevention treatment they do to help keep them looking shiny.

Took about 4-5 weeks to do. You can rush but it's expensive