Anyone know if this can be painted or polished in-situ? Mine's a little dirty and I'd like to clean it up a bit - I take it AutoSol would probably be best for polishing? (2/00)
Some people have said they get good results using wire wool. Yet to try this with mine, but its not top of my priorities right now. (2/00)
One of our continental friends came to billing last year polished his. He took his off and used a dremmil, or similar, and it looked good :) . The bad news is it took him absolutely ages. :( (2/00)

Having bought the current issue of Japanese Performance I am both impressed and intrigued by Clive Southern's 'sanded and polished' cam cover and other under bonnet shiney bits. Anyone know how this was achieved as I fancy having a go this weekend.

I have a Dremmel type of thing and reckon on using this but don't know whats involved in removing the cam cover or more importantly replacing the cam cover or how long time wise to except this full job to take.

Also I've never used the dremmel type of thing so don't know which bits to use I was thinking Coarse and fine sanding rolls then wire brush style polisher. Any suggestions greatfully received. (7/00)

Don't use a Dremel - it is too vicious for this job. It just needs some wet and dry and a lot of elbow grease. (7/00)
Alternatively Mazda used to do chromed cylinder head covers - part no.: NA01 V9 270F - source: Finishline Exclusive Mazda Accessories Catalogue dated 7/90 (7/00)

Dont use the dremel initially. Start with hand drill driven flapper wheels till you get it smooth. then use the dremel with emery wheels (not grinder) for all the fiddly bits.

>From there use successive wet and dry (wet) down to 1000 grit.

>From there 3M scotchbrite (dry) in a medium, fine and extra fine.

Then using an appropriate soap, a stitched buffing wheel and a rag buffing mop. Finish with polish. (7/00)