Anybody know someone in TX who can polish valve covers?

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  1. 4MuscleMachines New Member

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    I need to polish a set of original Boss valve covers. Looking for somebody reliable who's been in business a while. I prefer in Texas but not necessary.

    Thanks.
    4MuscleMachines, Oct 26, 2008
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  2. pyroman Founding Member

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    I might be able to get some recommendations for you, what part of Texas are you in? I'm in the DFW area
    pyroman, Oct 27, 2008
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    Just south of San Antonio. Any info would help. Thanks.
    4MuscleMachines, Oct 27, 2008
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  4. bnickel Founding Member

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    why not just do them yourself, Frank? it's easy enough to do, really. just block sand them real good with progressively finer grades starting with about 400 and ending with 800-1000 grit. then set them up in a bench vise and polish with an electric buffer and some 3m perfect it rubbing compund to start then switch to a stationary buffer (you can use a bench grinder with a buffing wheel, a dedicated buffer motor is not necessary, it is recommended but i've polished the stainless trim on my car with a bench grinder) using more agressive wheels and compounds first like emory compound and a sisal wheel, and finish with jewelers rouge and a loose buff wheel. some felt bob buffs and a die grinder will get into the right areas.

    it may sound difficult to do but it's really pretty easy, just takes patience is all.
    bnickel, Oct 28, 2008
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  5. 4MuscleMachines New Member

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    I just don't have the time, too many other obligations. On top of that, I don't even have the materials needed to get started. To me it makes more sense to get it done elsewhere.
    4MuscleMachines, Oct 29, 2008
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    well i can understand that. for me it makes more sense to do it myself since i have more time than money and probably will for the rest of my life......that is to say that as long as i don't lift anything over 20 pounds or sit, stand or walk for more than 30-45 minutes at a time.....i have more time than anything, so i just have to switch between sitting and standing when i work on the cars and make sure i have a helper if i have to change a tire or something. :nonono:
    bnickel, Oct 29, 2008
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    Medical problems? (I have neither time or money :( )

    To the OP, I could get you some recommendations in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area but I don't think it's worth it to ship all the way up here to have that done. If I were you, I'd call up some shops that do finishing or even machine shops and see if they could do it for you.
    pyroman, Oct 29, 2008
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    major back problems, plus OA and fibromayalgia.

    check with chrome shops in your area Frank, if they can't do it they will probably have some recommendations
    bnickel, Oct 30, 2008
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