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Discussion in '348/355' started by Gershwin, Feb 9, 2010.

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  1. Gershwin

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    #1 Gershwin, Feb 9, 2010
  2. Gershwin

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    #2 Gershwin, Feb 9, 2010
    whoops just saw Genos thread


    Mod - merge please.

    thx
     
  3. I'm gone

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    #3 I'm gone, Feb 9, 2010
    That's great, love the photos, that's a lot of work he did but sure looks good. I would be afraid to drive mine if was that clean and polished!
     
  4. First Ferrari

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    #4 First Ferrari, Feb 9, 2010
    Wow, that is all I can say....
     
  5. Oengus

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    #5 Oengus, Feb 9, 2010
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  6. 50hdmc

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    #6 50hdmc, Feb 9, 2010
    ..very nice work. Makes you wonder what the car looked like mechanically....
     
  7. UConn Husky

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    #7 UConn Husky, Feb 9, 2010
    That's like having a brand new 355! Yeah it *almost* makes you not want to drive it...but now you see that it can be brought back nicely.

    I'm doing mine right now too, looks amazing!!! I'm no pro, but after watching the Griot's DVD I figured I'd give it a shot. WOW!!!
     
  8. rbellezza

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    #8 rbellezza, Feb 11, 2010
    Very happy to see another 355 is back in shape the way it should be !
     
  9. 76Steel

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    #9 76Steel, Feb 11, 2010
    The car looks great! Nice that the article has links to the products themselves .... a nice way to get some other stuff outside of the usual Mother's/Meguiars stuff that I am used to. I recently bought some stuff from Griot's, so I'm also waiting to get my cars sparkling clean in the Spring!
     
  10. Sledge4.2

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    #10 Sledge4.2, Feb 11, 2010
    does anyone konw what the best stuff to clean/polish the tubi is? mine is getting a little discolored..
     
  11. ferrari 512 tr

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    #11 ferrari 512 tr, Feb 12, 2010
    i agree roberto
     
  12. ferrari 512 tr

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    #12 ferrari 512 tr, Feb 12, 2010
    yes id like to know the answer to this Q as well please
     
  13. Dohangs

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    #13 Dohangs, Feb 12, 2010
    Looks great!! Nice write up and pictures. Very informative.
     
  14. UConn Husky

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    #14 UConn Husky, Feb 12, 2010
    It depends how bad the oxidation is; mine was very bad so I glass bead blasted the whole thing (no longer shiny, now has a matte finish). Then I sanded the tips with very fine sand paper (600-2000 grit), then used a metal polish. Looks great!
     
  15. AceMaster

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    #15 AceMaster, Feb 12, 2010
  16. saw1998

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    #16 saw1998, Feb 12, 2010
    Most of the discoloration is from actual molecular-level changes in the metal due to heat effects. You can do as Jay suggested above, or just use some Semi-Chrome metal polish and lots of elbow-grease.

    For information's sake, the Eastwood Company makes a high temperature clear coat to prevent polished metals (e.g., aluminum valve covers) from oxidation. However, the maximum temperature is approximately 400 degrees F, unfortunately much too low for use on an exhaust system.
     
  17. ernie

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    #17 ernie, Feb 12, 2010
    No kidding. It also must have cost a mint!
     

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