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ARizzle
03-07-2014, 07:27 PM
Hey there guys! It's been awhile since I've posted, but I recently acquired a Titanium Alternator Cover made by ARC. I purchased it used, and obviously it has some wear on it, but is still in obviously great condition!

I am curious as to how I can get it looking brand new again, or as close to new as possible...again, it is made of titanium.

Here is a pic...

http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y413/E92_M3Rei/IMG_3316_zps21dacee6.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/E92_M3Rei/media/IMG_3316_zps21dacee6.jpg.html)
RTexasF
03-07-2014, 08:09 PM
How to Polish Titanium: 6 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow (http://www.wikihow.com/Polish-Titanium)
PreludeVTEC01
03-07-2014, 08:54 PM
SICK cover!! ARC is top notch stuff!!
thebamboo23
03-07-2014, 09:07 PM
try some metal polish and a microfiber towel
GreatAvalon
03-07-2014, 09:11 PM
That thing looks really cool! What is the purpose of having a alternator cover? Is it going on your Z?
ARizzle
03-08-2014, 02:29 PM
How to Polish Titanium: 6 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow (http://www.wikihow.com/Polish-Titanium)
Thanks, I'm going to have a look at this!


SICK cover!! ARC is top notch stuff!!
Thanks Prelude, I purchased it used from a '07 STi, but it'll fit my '13 STi. It's a shame that they went out of business; they are back but aren't making anywhere near as much products as they did before...such a shame :(


try some metal polish and a microfiber towel
Kk, thanks bamboo!


That thing looks really cool! What is the purpose of having a alternator cover? Is it going on your Z?

Lol, thanks Avalon! To be honest, it is mostly there just for "JDM Bling"...there is a stock one on my car right now, but this is just a replacement, although, with the vents, it may direct the heat elsewhere...again, mostly just to replace the plastic stock one for some shiny stuff under the hood :P And I've really been meaning to change my Signature, I was supposed to get the Z originally, but I went with the STi instead :P
FUNX650
03-08-2014, 04:27 PM
"Clean and shiny" titanium is going to oxidize rather quickly---under hood heat will tend to accelerate this process.

Do you plan on having this piece CC'd after you've polished it?
Have you considered having it "chromed"?

Bob
ARizzle
03-08-2014, 10:02 PM
"Clean and shiny" titanium is going to oxidize rather quickly---under hood heat will tend to accelerate this process.

Do you plan on having this piece CC'd after you've polished it?
Have you considered having it "chromed"?

Bob

I wasn't planning on having it CC'd after being polished. Never even considered that option to be honest. Will having it CC'd ruin the finish on it?