VTR Rocker cover Polishing, is it possible?

1. Saint Established Member Joined: Jul 2005 Wrexham United Kingdom (Wales) Posts: 1127 Phase 2 Saxo VTR

   #1 20th November 2007, 09:52

   MK 2 VTR Silvertop
   
   ok im tarting up the engine bay and got loads of polished stuff in there already so wanted to spray the rocker cover but havnt a clue what colour to do it.
   
   it needs cleaning up as theres one spot of rust on it already (only an 02)
   
   Was wondering if there able to be sanded down and polished up nice? refuse to spend money on a chrome replacement. if not any suggestions on colour? got stainless parts all round, blue samco hoses and black car.
   
   was looking to use this guide but on me cover - http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...198#post941198
   thanks
   
   My engine bay :
   
2. saunders Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 3669 Fiat Seicento, MK2 Furio 2000 X, Pug 206

   #2 20th November 2007, 09:57

   Im fairly sure they can't be polished to the standard that the vts rockers can be, so I would sand it down, then spray it. I have heard of people using normal paint and not ahving problems, although I would probably use the sort of paints people on here have been using for refurbing wheels
3. Saint Established Member Joined: Jul 2005 Wrexham United Kingdom (Wales) Posts: 1127 Phase 2 Saxo VTR

   #3 20th November 2007, 10:00

   Cheers mate wasnt too sure as i hadnt seen anyone do it, but you dont know if you dont ask lol
   
   Now which colour to spray it....Got one of willsys black/Silver domed badges to go on. Thinking to just go citroen black to match the car ?
4. saunders Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 3669 Fiat Seicento, MK2 Furio 2000 X, Pug 206

   #4 20th November 2007, 10:03

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Saint Cheers mate wasnt too sure as i hadnt seen anyone do it, but you dont know if you dont ask lol Now which colour to spray it....Got one of willsys black/Silver domed badges to go on. Thinking to just go citroen black to match the car ?

   
   I was always considering whether to do this or not, but my rocker is in fair good nick strangly. I would go for either silver/black. Probably Silver as it would sick out from the bay a little
5. Saint Established Member Joined: Jul 2005 Wrexham United Kingdom (Wales) Posts: 1127 Phase 2 Saxo VTR

   #5 20th November 2007, 11:51

   Will ave a photoshop later, think black or silver is safe bet. may see what metal flake stuff they got in halfords these days
   
   cheers fella for quick reply nehow
   
   mines odd its 2002 and got speck of rust, shocked to see it tbh :o
6. AMO247 Established Member Joined: May 2008 Leeds Posts: 1515 Saxo VTR. Suzuki Swift GLX, Pug 206.

   #6 30th May 2008, 12:28

   yes they can be polished i am sending mine away to be highly polished so if you get in touch i will be more than willing to give you the name and address of the persone thats doing mine.
7. Quick Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 7064

   #7 30th May 2008, 12:56

   You can't polish the 8 valve rocker cover as its steel - it will rust to buggery very quickly if you remove the paint!
   Best off repainting it!
   
   Vts one is alloy so can be polished up!
8. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #8 30th May 2008, 13:22

   as said cant be polished up
   
   can only get them chrome plated
9. AMO247 Established Member Joined: May 2008 Leeds Posts: 1515 Saxo VTR. Suzuki Swift GLX, Pug 206.

   #9 2nd June 2008, 12:01

   you can polish it up then give it a couple of coats of lacquer.
10. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

    #10 2nd June 2008, 13:58

    Steel never polishes very well and will tarnish/ rust again very quickly. Get it powdercoated or chromed (if you've plenty money spare).