VTR Rocker cover Polishing, is it possible?

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    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 :
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    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
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    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 ?
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    Originally Posted by Saint View Post
    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
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    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
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    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. #7
    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!
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    as said cant be polished up

    can only get them chrome plated
  9. #9
    you can polish it up then give it a couple of coats of lacquer.
  10. #10
    Steel never polishes very well and will tarnish/ rust again very quickly. Get it powdercoated or chromed (if you've plenty money spare).