Rocker cover

[C6 KML]

Just wondering what the best stuff is to clean/ shine up the rocker cover ?

[OllyHewitt]

what engine? XE? if so - degreaser is the best imo

Gunk or Jizer!

[C6 KML]

Nova 1.4 SR

[OllyHewitt]

degreaser, then metal polish

ie: autosol or something similar, brasso etc

[Scott G]

I bought a polising kit from Machine Mart and used the polish they supply. Took ages but you could see your face in when I was done.

Really should bother my *** to do it again and get some pics up this time.

[C6 KML]

Thanks Olly & Scott

[JamesAhrens]

yeah ive just got the polishing kit from machine mart.

23.44 plus you need a bench grinder which you can get for 15 quid

[Scott G]

I got the drill attachments, our power drill is stupidly fast compared to any £15 bench drill.

Easier to work with aswell.

[Dexy]

use autosol kenny with sand paper rub down with the rough grade working down to very fine and always keep applying autosol on to the sand paper

hope this helps

[C6 KML]

Thanks Derek

[fastcarmaniac]

on the subject of rocker covers on the xe....
What kind of paint is best to use once the surface has been prepped?

[lee may]

Any car paint.

Doesnt need to be anything specal

Both mine were done when I had other bits done on the car. Jamie done his with Halfords spray tins and his is fine

[fastcarmaniac]

do they need to be heat resistant up to a certain temp?
Do you need to use a special primer?

[lee may]

Nope, Normal paint

[paintballjunky]

Get the rocker cover cromed if u want a wicked shine, cost about 20 quid lasts years

[tom_k]

Get the rocker cover cromed if u want a wicked shine, cost about 20 quid lasts years

who would do that? ie chroming? can you get things like water tanks done too?

tom