Any have a good source for Z32 Crhome Plenums? Looking to do a little engine dress-up work over the winter months.

 

Thx...

Most people on here seem to get a spare one and hand polish it. Its a slow and boring job.

 

I don't know, has anyone else chromed theirs yet?

I'd like to go with Chrome if possible -- polished takes a bit more work to maintain....

Z1 in the states do them, but you have carrage and inport to pay

 

 

http://www.z1motorsports.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_14&products_id=978

Actually -no I don't have to pay that, cause I live in the states (yipee)...

 

I was trying to find another source that has a bit better version -- figured there might be a supplier in the UK or Europe?...

Chrome has a tendancey to flake off though as the plenum does get very hot.

 

Ivan

Chrome has a tendancey to flake off though as the plenum does get very hot.

 

Ivan

 

No it doesnt. If its done properly then it can last forever.

 

Think of a Harley Davidson bikes. Most of the parts on the engine are chromed and if maintained correclty they look like new.

 

I know because i own one.

Just got told this by the master of bling (bee gee vinz) a few months ago.

 

Ivan

i looked into chroming my plemumn but after speaking to 7 chromers they all said mirror polish only!

the reason behind it is that its alloy! if you chrome steel itll last forever i.e harley

but alloy has a tendancy to peel when very hot! because there is all ways dirt that has ingressed into alloy that youll never get out!!!!

hope that helps!

OK - so if I were to go with polished, is there any good way to keep it looking nice without having to do a really good buffing every year? It has so many little hard to reach areas - would think this is the biggest problem?

ask andy duff , think he can source pink ones though

ask andy duff , think he can source pink ones though

 

:slap: :nono:

ask andy duff , think he can source pink ones though

Not that old chestnut again.

Is it possible to polish it then give it a coat of clear lacquer to keep it shiny and easy to clean?

OK - so if I were to go with polished, is there any good way to keep it looking nice without having to do a really good buffing every year? It has so many little hard to reach areas - would think this is the biggest problem?

Yer cant beat giving your hard to reach area a good buffing :xxx: :) Chrome looks good but probly wont last as alloy is a bit porruse.

Is it possible to polish it then give it a coat of clear lacquer to keep it shiny and easy to clean?

Nope as lacquer scratches or will yellow with heat and hard to get off again.Just polish it is all.

Polished is the way to go, i have just been down this track. If you take it to a good metal polisher they will be able to get it near mirror finish.

Chrome looks fantastic but 'MAY' flake off, i have been told this by every plating compay I went to.

Just make you give it a wipe over every now and again and if you want to be really fussy, go over it with a silver polish (for silverware), that will keep it looking its best.