RRYDE Custom Engine Bays - Page 32 - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Mar 26, 2012 | 12:56 AM

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856_reilly

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Originally Posted by redpearl99

- paint your dip stick
- get an oil cap
- polish your a/c lines
- paint your vct solenoids
- move your Greddy catch can to the passenger side
- get a polished rad cooling plate
- get an Earl's Econ-o-fit clamp for your rad overflow hose

Thanks for the input. Where can I get a rad cover you are talking about? Also any suggestions on where to put the catch can? You know how we are working with so much room on these cars... Lol Thanks again

Mar 26, 2012 | 12:57 AM

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There is a lot moar stuff to do other than FI..

i could easily spend another few g's in the bay before goin FI...

Mar 26, 2012 | 12:59 AM

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^Yup...LOL

But going FI would be what I would do if you could swing it.

Mar 26, 2012 | 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bigc

if this is the area you're talking about (see attached pix), just take your time because its particularly rough. my process was sanding up from 400 -> 600 -> 1,000 -> 1,500 -> 2,000 grit sandpaper, then finishing up with jeweler's rouge and a dremel. that area is very tight and deep (giggity), so i wrapped the sandpaper around a 1/2" wide x 1/8" thick piece of wood so i could get in there with some force. btw, make sure you're wetsanding (a spray bottle of water is useful). don't just go sticking something in there dry and expect for things to go easy (giggity).

thanks for the tricks I am almost done (see picture before/after) it is not 100% perfect but I will deal with it.do you guy have or recomend to clear coat it??because last summer I have try to do it on my car without a clear and as soon as I drive when it rain it start to oxyde or water dry on it making spot.I have put like over 20hours to polish this one so I don't want to start over each time it rain.
I have lot of respect for RRYDE thats impressive work you do there!!

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Mar 26, 2012 | 11:49 AM

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it looks like you have it nice and smooth, but it still needs some finishing polish to give it a shine

looks good tho

I wouldn't clear coat it. the clear will haze to yellow after a while

Mar 26, 2012 | 12:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by redpearl99

it looks like you have it nice and smooth, but it still needs some finishing polish to give it a shine

looks good tho

I wouldn't clear coat it. the clear will haze to yellow after a while

thanks.....the picture is not good,it is shiny but if I put the flash on it will mess the picture even more lol
will it haze to yellow because of the heat??

Mar 26, 2012 | 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CandlestickPark

^Yup...LOL

But going FI would be what I would do if you could swing it.

Quit buying $1000+ oil coolers and you could likely swing it

Mar 26, 2012 | 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 856_reilly

I have one on my car but u can't have it!!

Mar 26, 2012 | 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Elmecano

lookin' good! as redpearl said, lay into it with some polish and you should be good to go.

Mar 27, 2012 | 01:24 AM

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Props to you for trying to polish on your own.. Takes alot of time and ALOT of hard work..

I sanded down my VTC solenoids for about 4-6 hours.. not fun..

here is my timing cover before install..

obviously i didn't polish it myself..

Mar 27, 2012 | 01:26 AM

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So nice!!

Mar 27, 2012 | 01:29 AM

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polishing my plenum myself right now. I hate how I need to hand sand everything past 220 grit. (i cant find hook face round sandpaper).

How did you guys sand those little nooks and crannys?

I'm also gonna try polishing the TB and timing cover. (bigc style, on the car) lol.

Mar 27, 2012 | 02:03 AM

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I give you guys props for trying this on your own. I did maybe about a 2 inch section and gave up lol. I calling Sean aka SexySexy soon for mine.

Mar 27, 2012 | 02:08 AM

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I give you guys props for trying this on your own. I did maybe about a 2 inch section and gave up lol. I calling Sean aka SexySexy soon for mine.

You quitter lol

Mar 27, 2012 | 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kazadel

I'm also gonna try polishing the TB and timing cover. (bigc style, on the car) lol.

I will guarantee you will quit after the first day....the TC is 1000X more of a PITA compared to the plenum