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Polished Kirkham question?
How did you finish the underside of the hood and trunk, Polish, brush, or did you leave it as it came from the factory? I'm going to be polishing my car and wondered what other might have done to the underside of these areas???:confused:
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I didn't polish the underside of either the hood or the trunk because I never thought about it but I wish I had at least done the hood. Also, I ordered my car sanded to 300 grit from Kirkham and we sanded it with 600, then 800 then 1000 grit before polishing the car with Nuvite F9, F7 and S compounds. I was unaware that they made sandpaper finer than 1000, and had I known I would have sanded the car with finer grits.
Good luck with the polishing! |
I haven't sanded under my hood (or trunk) yet... but if time and energy allows I will.
I have a young family which kind of changes the priorities a little (in a good way), so I'm unlikely too. I would like to think I will get around to it eventually. Who knows? FWIW - I've been using Abralon & 3m products to sand. Starting at 120grit and doubling it every turn. ie: 120 - 240 - 500 - 1000 - 2000 - 4000 to polish I've found the Abralon stuff is quite good. The tricky bits are the smaller nooks and crannies I find the most time consuming, but seeing the end result, the reward is therapeutic. :o |
The outside of my car came polished from Kirkham. I never considered doing the trunk or the underside of the hood. I like the contrast between the outside and underside.
And polishing everything is little blingy. :LOL: :rolleyes: |
Yes I have also left the under hood and trunk in the aluminium without polishing.
As the body is brushed finished I just use a light polish on the under hood and trunk to clean any dirt or scuff marks off. |
Just realize the underside of the hoods, trunks, and doors have "dings" on them where we straighten them out. You will not be able to polish those areas very well. There are many, many guys who LOVE the look of the pick and file marks (myself included). I'd just leave it.
David :):):) |
Looks like a lot of time and energy has gone into this one;
http://www.CobraCountry.com/cobra4sa...ut-dexopen.jpg |
There are at least two points that immediately catch the eye on that very nice looking car....
The trash can reflected in the back quarter is not one of them. |
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I think that's a guy in a blue shirt. I see the photographer, as well.
Polished aluminum Cobras look spectacular! Stunning! Wow! DD |
So, when you work for Kirkham Motorsports and you have a bit of time on your hands over the weekend...this is what you get :)
Fabulous car! David :):):) |
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And it shows me that I have a lot of work to do when I re-polish my car. :CRY: |
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