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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 09:45 AM
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I can't figure out why you are polishing steel.
 
Old Jun 9, 2012 | 12:11 PM
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That supercharger looks awesome... I want that look.
 
Old Jun 9, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Enzo354
I can't figure out why you are polishing steel.
because mirror
 
Old Jun 9, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Jomao_o
That supercharger looks awesome... I want that look.
Thanks!

Latest project here.. Might be a bit excessive for others here but I don't mind.. got plenty of attention at car show for being a daily driven Monte Carlo so...





Here are a few pics from the car show I went to today.




 
Old Jun 9, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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I was once a 2001 pace car owner. RIP. Still my favorite <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comMonte Carlo</st1:City></ST1:p. Engine bay looks great. I'm sure the time you spent will be rewarding if not just self rewarding. The head light covers and the rims. Well not a big fan. It kind of takes away from the whole pace car theme. But heck. It's your ride. You’re the one that drives her and gawks at her. Do as you please. REALY REALY LIKE THAT <ST1:p<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">ENGINE</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">BAY! </st1:PlaceType></ST1:pWhy would you polish steel? Because it looks awesome. THAT’S WHY!!!!! Great job.
 
Old Jun 9, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by bblackstone
I was once a 2001 pace car owner. RIP. Still my favorite <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comMonte Carlo</st1:City></ST1:p. Engine bay looks great. I'm sure the time you spent will be rewarding if not just self rewarding. The head light covers and the rims. Well not a big fan. It kind of takes away from the whole pace car theme. But heck. It's your ride. You’re the one that drives her and gawks at her. Do as you please. REALY REALY LIKE THAT <ST1:p<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">ENGINE</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">BAY! </st1:PlaceType></ST1:pWhy would you polish steel? Because it looks awesome. THAT’S WHY!!!!! Great job.
Thanks for the input! I can't lie, the wheels aren't my favorite. Just something to change it up for a bit. Some day maybe I'll have something different. The polishing has been rewarding thus far, then again it's only been a few days. Hoping it's not too difficult to maintain but even if it is, just another reason to spend time working on it
 
Old Jun 9, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Shiny! Are you doing anything to protect the polished steel from rust?
 
Old Jun 9, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Shiny! Are you doing anything to protect the polished steel from rust?
Just polishing/sealing with White Diamond Polish
 
Old Jun 9, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 01 Monte SS
Just polishing/sealing with White Diamond Polish
I didn't realize that's all that is needed

Ever consider clear coating the polished parts?
 
Old Jun 9, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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You should polish your hood.
 

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