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| sixaddict |
 Dec 17 2016, 05:19 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States 
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Doing a 6 engine.....I would like to make alternator support housing look original.
I do not want to paint. Any knowledgeable suggestions.. A. To clean up B. Finish so protected Thanks |
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| Mark Henry |
Dec 17 2016, 05:52 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(sixaddict @ Dec 17 2016, 06:19 PM)  Doing a 6 engine.....I would like to make alternator support housing look original. I do not want to paint. Any knowledgeable suggestions.. A. To clean up B. Finish so protected Thanks Problem is it's magnesium, if you don't coat it it will look like shit in about a month. Some guys blast it clean (fine glass, walnut or soda) and then clear it with a semi-gloss clear or just spray it with Gibbs penetrant, wax, etc. With the gibbs or wax you will have to reapply often. In a /6 you barely see all except the very top edge, I wouldn't obsess over it. I just painted mine close to the natural colour. |
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| raynekat |
Dec 18 2016, 02:41 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,159 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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What is an alternator support? Are you referring to the fan housing?
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| 0396 |
Dec 18 2016, 06:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 17 2016, 03:52 PM) QUOTE(sixaddict @ Dec 17 2016, 06:19 PM) Doing a 6 engine.....I would like to make alternator support housing look original. I do not want to paint. Any knowledgeable suggestions.. A. To clean up B. Finish so protected Thanks Problem is it's magnesium, if you don't coat it it will look like shit in about a month. Some guys blast it clean (fine glass, walnut or soda) and then clear it with a semi-gloss clear or just spray it with Gibbs penetrant, wax, etc. With the gibbs or wax you will have to reapply often. In a /6 you barely see all except the very top edge, I wouldn't obsess over it. I just painted mine close to the natural colour. +1 |
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| sixaddict |
Dec 18 2016, 07:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States
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Doug -Yes ----brain went to sleep so "made up" description.
I saw what you had done to your alternator and was so impressed I had to step up. This is a real six so trying not to stray...Wont be concour but trying to stay true to form. TOT QUOTE(raynekat @ Dec 18 2016, 12:41 AM) What is an alternator support? Are you referring to the fan housing? |
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| sixaddict |
Dec 18 2016, 07:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States
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Did not know it was mag....thanks ...That changes thought process ..Thx
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 17 2016, 03:52 PM) QUOTE(sixaddict @ Dec 17 2016, 06:19 PM) Doing a 6 engine.....I would like to make alternator support housing look original. I do not want to paint. Any knowledgeable suggestions.. A. To clean up B. Finish so protected Thanks Problem is it's magnesium, if you don't coat it it will look like shit in about a month. Some guys blast it clean (fine glass, walnut or soda) and then clear it with a semi-gloss clear or just spray it with Gibbs penetrant, wax, etc. With the gibbs or wax you will have to reapply often. In a /6 you barely see all except the very top edge, I wouldn't obsess over it. I just painted mine close to the natural colour. |
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| McMark |
Dec 18 2016, 08:09 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Two fans and housings I did.
1. Media blast. 2. Sand with maroon scotchbrite pads to smooth texture. 3. Clean, clean, clean, just like any good paint prep. 4. Rattle can satin clear (I don't like semi-gloss). On the green 911 engine I also removed the center hub and had it replated, then reinstalled with OE rivets. But you don't see the fan in a 914, so you may choose to skip that OCD step. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Attached image(s)  
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| sixaddict |
Dec 18 2016, 08:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States
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Thanks Mark....Good thought...I am too impatient to be too OCD but I always like to see it as you and raynekat did his....
I noticed it is hard to get strap out with scratching so trying to also figure how to treat that and then have shop reinstall without ruining the finish What is correct? QUOTE(McMark @ Dec 18 2016, 06:09 AM) Two fans and housings I did. 1. Media blast. 2. Sand with maroon scotchbrite pads to smooth texture. 3. Clean, clean, clean, just like any good paint prep. 4. Rattle can satin clear (I don't like semi-gloss). On the green 911 engine I also removed the center hub and had it replated, then reinstalled with OE rivets. But you don't see the fan in a 914, so you may choose to skip that OCD step. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| McMark |
Dec 18 2016, 08:38 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I just had mine yellow zinc plated. But, yes the installation method leaves a lot to be desired. But there's no other way, so you just have to try your best. Masking tape on the surface may help.
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| mepstein |
Dec 18 2016, 08:41 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,300 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE I noticed it is hard to get strap out with scratching so trying to also figure how to treat that and then have shop reinstall without ruining the finish. Have it plated and then reinstall. I use some very thin flat strips of plastic with some lube to sandwich the strap and a plastic body tool. The strap pulls through easily without scratching. |
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| sixaddict |
Dec 18 2016, 08:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States
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this one was painted so plating will help...Should do it.
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