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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Intake Manifold Rust and Repair

I just bought a new intake manifold (well, not brand new) and I've noticed that it had a few places with rust on it. So I decided I would dremmel it off so it all looks the same throughout. Now I've finished dremmeling but it comes out really spotty, can anyone suggest what I do next with it? Is there a polish or a different kind of brush I can use on the end of a dremmel or drill to clean it all off? Thanks!
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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Re: Intake Manifold Rust and Repair

I'd probably just brush off any loose rust and paint it.
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 01:12 AM
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Re: Intake Manifold Rust and Repair

Well, it's for another show car, so I would prefer it to be the stock cast finish. Shiny carb, shiny intake, nice orange block and heads, black and silver M/T valve covers, I mean, it was nice before, and I just want it restored.

PS - CLR IS BAD FOR ALUM. People power coat their intakes, is it worth it?
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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Engine: 383 Carb
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Re: Intake Manifold Rust and Repair

Stock it would have been painted, not bare.
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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Sandblast it, paint it, done.
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