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Message started by desert_cruisers on 01/13/08 at 12:43:25

Title: Chromed engine casing
Post by desert_cruisers on 01/13/08 at 12:43:25

I am new to this and have an 05 S40 with the white spacer removed and a drop in K&N filter installed. I have drilled out the brass plug and adjusted the screw to match the filter.

I also have a Xenon H4 headlight, well worth the money by the way. I was wondering how any of you on here who have the outside casing of the engine, which on mine is painted black with aluminum or chrome edges, to be all polished chrome. I would love to do this but do not want to spend an arm and a leg on it. Let me know how this is accomplished and if it can be done on an 05. Thanks,

Title: Re: Chromed engine casing
Post by longmi01 on 01/13/08 at 18:33:43

Don't know how much work it's gonna be for you to get all that black paint off, but here's a good demonstration of what a little elbow grease can do once you've got the bare aluminum. (I'm pretty impressed)

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1182464837

Title: Re: Chromed engine casing
Post by DesertCruisers on 01/15/08 at 17:05:45

What I have seen on this site goes far beyond just sanding down the aluminum and polishing it. This is more like buying a custom chrome cover or something to that affect.

Title: Re: Chromed engine casing
Post by SteveRocket1 on 01/15/08 at 18:08:22

I have chrome covers on my spare engine I am hoping to get them re-chromed and put on
Steve

Title: Re: Chromed engine casing
Post by T Mack 1 on 01/15/08 at 18:11:00

The case is Aluminum, which polishes up nicely.

The engine paint its hardcore stuff. It has to be, the engine gets real hot and can get oil spills. Plus road stones... so, it can be hard to get off.

Also, Chrome needs a farily smooth surface as a base so the polishing is almost needed anyway. And, chrome plating is pricey.....

If you still want to attempt it, try some spray can paint remover. The local Auto-Zone here carries Aircraft paint stripper which works geat. You may want to try is somewhere hidden so that if it doesn't work, it can be touched up and still not be noticed....

Title: Re: Chromed engine casing
Post by Savage_Greg on 01/15/08 at 18:49:30

I'd suggest buying some used cases and getting those chromed, instead of removing the paint on your stock ones. You could probably get more for the '06 covers than you'd pay for some older ones.