Shining up Kooks headers

[Hooper]

I should have my 1 3/4 Kooks headers by the end of the week. My questions are as follows: I was thinking about getting them polished up to a high shine. a)what is the cost? and b)will they get heat stains?:cool:

[jrp]

if you go to my exhaust guide in the general forum and click on the kooks link you'll see what they look like polished. i dont remember what kind of polish the guy used though. the look :bling:

[Hooper]

Hey Jrp

I checked that guy's page out. He is awesome. Did you see the shine on his Borla? Although, the idea of doing it myself is appealing, I don't know if I have the time factor. Maybe I'll do more research, find out what tools and polish I'll need (I have a Dremel, already) and attempt it.

Btw, nice job on your write up. Take care. Al

[Hooper]

Originally posted by Hooper
Hey Jrp

I checked that guy's page out. He is awesome. Did you see the shine on his Borla? ...........Take care. Al

Sorry Jeremi. I thought you were referring to the guy that has polished almost every metal part of his car. You talk about bling!

I see now you refer to the chrome hookers....very nice.

[TireSmokinLS1]

can a brotha get a link to said site? I'm thinking about doing my headers too before they go on.
:cool:

[Hooper]

Originally posted by TireSmokinLS1
can a brotha get a link to said site? I'm thinking about doing my headers too before they go on.
:cool:

These are the Hooker headers Jeremi posted

http://ourworld.cs.com/jrpws6/mod+guide/2253hooker.jpg

and while you're at it, check this guy's site out. He's taken polishing to the nth degree. Quite impressive.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/275544/3

Take care. Al:)

[jrp]

Originally posted by Hooper
These are the Hooker headers Jeremi posted

http://ourworld.cs.com/jrpws6/mod+guide/2253hooker.jpg

and while you're at it, check this guy's site out. He's taken polishing to the nth degree. Quite impressive.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/275544/3

Take care. Al:)

i was actually refering to this pic ;)

http://ourworld.cs.com/jrpws6/mod+guide/Kooks.JPG

the pic you posted are hooker ceramic coated headers. kooks are stainless steel.


and that dudes car is pimp :eek:

[Hooper]

Originally posted by jrp
i was actually refering to this pic ;)

http://ourworld.cs.com/jrpws6/mod+guide/Kooks.JPG

the pic you posted are hooker ceramic coated headers. kooks are stainless steel.


and that dudes car is pimp :eek:

Got it. Thanks

[Hooper]

I'm hoping to get a phone call today telling me my headers are in. I feel like a kid at Christmas time.:D

[jrp]

Originally posted by Hooper
I'm hoping to get a phone call today telling me my headers are in. I feel like a kid at Christmas time.:D

i bet :D. whats the rests of your exhaust setup going to consist of?

[Hooper]

Originally posted by jrp
i bet :D. whats the rests of your exhaust setup going to consist of?

I already have a Borla adjustable c/back (still in the box) waiting to go on. Canadian winter...what can I say. Presently, the exhaust is stock except for a Flowmaster muffler and some cool stainless tail pipes.

oh yeah.....Kooks y-pipe w/magnaflow cats and O2 extensions going in soon.

[TireSmokinLS1]

awesome, thanks for the link al

ok...here is what i found (from Todd2001SS)


"Bought the video from Eastwood, got me started on all of the items needed and "how to"

I purchased a 1.5 hp Craftsmen buffer, a variable speed craftsman grinder with a expander wheel from Eastwood, and a dremmel.

1. Sand the entire TB. I used the expander wheel starting with 400 grit paper them finishing with 700 grit, 2000 rpm. I also used my dremmel for tight spots. This is a very important part, if it is not smooth like glass it will not shine like a mirror A shiny rough surface looks bad and has a poor reflection.

2. Then I used a spiral wheel with Tripoli compound to smooth the sanding to make the surface smoother, 3450rpm. This is where 75% of the buffing takes place. For the tight spots I used the dremmel and a 1 inch wheel and a cone.

3. After you are done with step 2, you may need to re-sand if there are marks left. Then start buffing again with Tripoli.

4. Then use a loose wheel (10" & Dremmel for tight areas) with white rouge compound to shine like chrome.

Remember, you can shine a rough surface but the reflaction is bad.

3 tips...1. The metal you are buffing must be warm to the touch or the compound will collect on it. 2. Also, use lacquer thinner to clean the part to remove the excess compound in the cracks after you are complete. 3. Do not mix compounds on the same wheel.

Any specific questions, just ask.

Stainless is a little different than above. You should see my polished bolts.

I really not shure where I will stop on the engine, I and really am proud of my polishing. Hope I am helping you folks out if your interested.

Todd



Craftsman tools Eastwood compounds, wheels, & video. Around $300-$400 for everything, tops.

You can polish any metal to look good but it can rust. I am going to polish my caliper brackets and leave my calipers painted.

Here is the site for Eastwood...

http://www.eastwoodco.com

Sorry for the slow response, work is kick'in my butt and keeping me from polishing.

Here is a pic of the buffer & grinder...

http://groups.msn.com/Camaro2001SS/...oto&PhotoID=339

Thank all of you again for the compliments, hope this information helps.

Todd"




:cool: