Blue TTop's "Intake Manifold

Blue TTop's "Intake Manifold - Polished" album http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/ Intake Manifold polished. Tools needed include a palm sander and a dremel. All grits of sandpaper used from 60 to 2000. Polishing was done with a bench grinder with buffing wheel and a dremel. Zoop Seal was used as a finish to eliminate the need for polishing for up to 2 years. ZoopSeal is a hybrid ceramic sealer, it is not a polish or wax. It is rated for temps up to 400-degrees F. ZoopSeal can be found here - http://www.zoopseal.com/zoopseal.asp Fotki.com http://images.fotki.com/logo3.gif http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/ Intake removed from TT. Throttle Body taken off by removing the 4-5mm allen-head bolts. Bentley recommended torqe for these bolts is 10Nm. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02511.html

Intake removed from TT. Throttle Body taken off by removing the 4-5mm allen-head bolts. Bentley recommended torqe for these bolts is 10Nm.
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1194/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02511-th.jpg Wed, 28 May 2008 20:08:08 GMT Throttle Body. Bentley manual recommends replacement of the green gasket shown here. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02515.html

Throttle Body. Bentley manual recommends replacement of the green gasket shown here.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1186/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02515-th.jpg Wed, 28 May 2008 20:08:33 GMT Gasket between Intake Manifold and Throttle Body. Audi part #028-129-748. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02548.html

Gasket between Intake Manifold and Throttle Body. Audi part #028-129-748.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1211/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02548-th.jpg Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:24:40 GMT I mounted the Intake to a 2x4 for clamping. This will give you a secure way to apply pressure while sanding. All openings were closed off with painters tape. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02518.html

I mounted the Intake to a 2x4 for clamping. This will give you a secure way to apply pressure while sanding. All openings were closed off with painters tape.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1207/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02518-th.jpg Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:01:58 GMT All pit/pock marks have been removed on the main body at this point. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02530.html

All pit/pock marks have been removed on the main body at this point.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1224/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02530-th.jpg Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:11:24 GMT At this stage 150 grit has been used on main body. Hand sanding of each intake is in process using 50-grit emery cloth strips. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02531.html

At this stage 150 grit has been used on main body. Hand sanding of each intake is in process using 50-grit emery cloth strips.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1185/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02531-th.jpg Wed, 28 May 2008 20:09:27 GMT All pits have been sanded out of the main body. I'm using 50-grit emery cloth strips to do the same to each of the 4 intakes. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02532.html

All pits have been sanded out of the main body. I'm using 50-grit emery cloth strips to do the same to each of the 4 intakes.
]]> http://images36.fotki.com/v1203/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02532-th.jpg Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:02:38 GMT 200 and 300 grit used on all areas. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02537.html

200 and 300 grit used on all areas.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1222/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02537-th.jpg Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:25:09 GMT 300 grit. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02538.html

300 grit.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1212/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02538-th.jpg Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:25:24 GMT Closeup after 300 grit used. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02539.html

Closeup after 300 grit used.
]]> http://images31.fotki.com/v1083/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02539-th.jpg Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:25:33 GMT 600, 800, and 1000 grit used here. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02540.html

600, 800, and 1000 grit used here.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1217/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02540-th.jpg Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:11:48 GMT 1000 grit. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02543.html

1000 grit.
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1193/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02543-th.jpg Wed, 28 May 2008 20:10:12 GMT 1000 and 1500 grit. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02544.html

1000 and 1500 grit.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1233/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02544-th.jpg Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:38:47 GMT 1000, 1500, and 2000 grit used. Next step the buffing wheel. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02545.html

1000, 1500, and 2000 grit used. Next step the buffing wheel.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1214/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02545-th.jpg Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:47:34 GMT Buffing wheel used on bench grinder. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02868.html

Buffing wheel used on bench grinder.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1169/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02868-th.jpg Sat, 31 May 2008 18:19:01 GMT After the buffing wheel. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02611.html

After the buffing wheel.
]]> http://images45.fotki.com/v1199/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02611-th.jpg Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:12:14 GMT Closeup after buffing wheel. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02611a.html

Closeup after buffing wheel.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1189/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02611a-th.jpg Wed, 28 May 2008 17:19:20 GMT ZoopSeal protects aluminum from the oxidation process, and offers a long lasting, durable shine. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/zoopseal_productline.html

ZoopSeal protects aluminum from the oxidation process, and offers a long lasting, durable shine.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1208/photos/1/168597/3185771/zoopseal_productline-th.jpg Fri, 3 Mar 2006 03:21:21 GMT ZoopSeal has been applied. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02626.html

ZoopSeal has been applied.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1168/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02626-th.jpg Wed, 28 May 2008 20:10:47 GMT Closeup after ZoopSeal application. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02624.html

Closeup after ZoopSeal application.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1208/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02624-th.jpg Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:04:27 GMT Closeup after ZoopSeal application. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02625.html

Closeup after ZoopSeal application.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1209/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02625-th.jpg Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:12:35 GMT A mirror! Closeup of polished IM reinstalled. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02660.html

A mirror! Closeup of polished IM reinstalled.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1186/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02660-th.jpg Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:40:18 GMT Polished IM reinstalled on car. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02662.html

Polished IM reinstalled on car.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1139/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02662-th.jpg Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:40:27 GMT Polished IM reinstalled on car. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02808.html

Polished IM reinstalled on car.
]]> http://images45.fotki.com/v1200/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02808-th.jpg Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:52:14 GMT Polished IM reinstalled on car. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02809.html

Polished IM reinstalled on car.
]]> http://images36.fotki.com/v1179/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02809-th.jpg Wed, 28 May 2008 20:11:21 GMT Engine bay back together. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02840.html

Engine bay back together.
]]> http://images36.fotki.com/v1203/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02840-th.jpg Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:53:01 GMT Closeup of polished IM reinstalled on car. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02843.html

Closeup of polished IM reinstalled on car.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1236/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02843-th.jpg Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:55:37 GMT Engine bay back together. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02858.html

Engine bay back together.
]]> http://images39.fotki.com/v1232/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02858-th.jpg Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:53:28 GMT Polished IM reinstalled on car. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02861.html

Polished IM reinstalled on car.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1209/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02861-th.jpg Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:53:45 GMT Polished IM reinstalled on car. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/dsc02862.html

Polished IM reinstalled on car.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1209/photos/1/168597/3185771/DSC02862-th.jpg Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:02:33 GMT Before and After polished intake manifold. http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/before_after.html

Before and After polished intake manifold.
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1196/photos/1/168597/3185771/BeforeAfter-th.jpg Wed, 28 May 2008 20:13:59 GMT Intake Manifold Comparison http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/polished_intake_manifold/intakemanifoldcomparison.html

Intake Manifold Comparison
]]> http://images36.fotki.com/v1179/photos/1/168597/3185771/IntakeManifoldComparison-th.jpg Wed, 28 May 2008 20:13:53 GMT