my holley carb is dull... =(

[hasa68mustang]

how can I polish it back up? I just got the motor back togethor and I am happy. pics tomorrow hopefully.

 

[David_Conwill]

Don't they have a dull finish from the factory?

 

[hasa68mustang]

Don't they have a dull finish from the factory?

nope when I first got it it looked like this:

and now it looks like this:

 

[simon]

in this state of oxydation, Nevr-dullâ„¢ would take care of that.

To keep that shine, you have three opportunities (each with certain drawbacks):

- repeated polishing on a regular basis
- clear coat, either painted or powder-coated. Make sure the coating offers at least a temporary fuel resistance
- nickel or chrome plating the bowl. Platers in the US are not as picky when it comes to pot metal as Europeans, so you actually might find one who, at least, can plate the fuel bowl.

 

[hasa68mustang]

I have neverdull, I guess Ill try that... I have the whole engine compartment looking nice and all the chrome and stuff but that carb stands out like a sore thuimb... especially next to mikes new valve cover...

 

[Bort62]

electropolish it.

Take it to a process cleaning shop. They can throw it in with a batch of industrial equipment. It will come out mirror finish.