CAI kit... I got the look!!

eliyarbrough · May 16, 2008

I found some on 50resto I kind of like. My options are getting it in chrome or black though! I'm trying to get the brushed alum look so far. Is there anyway I can make that chromes brushed looking? Let me reword that! I've got a Dremel, maybe that can get that look?

eliyarbrough · May 16, 2008

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Maybe I can buy the finest grit sand paper to use? Just a thought!

OnyxCobra · May 17, 2008

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Taking sandpaper to chrome is not a good idea... I got my black CAI off eBay for around $50 shipped.

eliyarbrough · May 17, 2008

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Is there a way to give it a brushed finish? I thought off buying the black, if not. Thanks!!

OnyxCobra · May 17, 2008

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They are aluminum so I guess if you got all the chrome off you could make it look brushed, not sure on the procedure though.

Whitepony · May 21, 2008

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yeah...get a dremmel and use the wire brush attachment.....I did this to my Pony emblem before i painted it black, and it did look brushed. Hope that helps?. Sand paper is a bad idea.

eliyarbrough · May 23, 2008

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I asked Dremel, here's their replies:

Our polishing accessories will bring metal type products to a great luster and not a brushed appearance. Sorry we are unable to be of better assistance. If there is anything else we can help with please let us know.

I asked about the wire brush thing:

We would agree that any of the wire brushes will change the appearance of the metal. We would encourage getting one and trying on scrap to understand what it does. In our opinion it will scratch the metal- not make a brushed appearance.

Regards,
Jill Camp

CC'S95GT · May 24, 2008

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it would be better it the tube is alumnium but start start with the least agressive first like red scotchbrite pad or steel wool then to maybe 600 grit paper then to 400 . you can always get more agressive with it but it would be hard to take out the deep scratches out if you go to deep . I wouldn't use a power tool to do it (to hard to keep the lines going straight) but it sounds like a good look

eliyarbrough · May 24, 2008

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That sounds the best way to go. Thanks!

I bought a kit off of Ebay that is chromed. They were supposed to send blue and they sent red. I hate that red! I may test on that one. It looks like even though I sent it all back to be exchanged, they are not going to send it back. It was only $40. I'm still thinking about what I want! Thanks!!

94 DropTop · May 25, 2008

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i got a red one off ebay and it almost looks like lazer red you should have just painted to match or bought the dark read one.

eliyarbrough · May 25, 2008

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I sent all the connectors and filter back that day. All I have now is the metal pieces. I'll just buy a new one! This time I'll specify I want blue. I'm still gonna try to make it brushed finish.

OnyxCobra · May 26, 2008

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Instead of just bending over get that guy on the phone and ream him out and tell him you want the correct pieces that you originally bought. You shouldn't have to buy another intake.

eliyarbrough · May 26, 2008

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I cannot remember which seller I bought it off of on Ebay though! It's just $40. I'm just a very laid back guy after my injury! It's either being this way or I have a huge rage problem! So bad I cannot control myself. That why I say, 'Oh well!'

OnyxCobra · May 27, 2008

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Should be pretty easy to go into your ebay history to see who you bought it from.

eliyarbrough · May 27, 2008

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I had my buddy buy them so he could use his PayPal. It's really no big deal to buy a new one though. I'm on no rush either. Thanks!!

eliyarbrough · May 27, 2008

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I took a green Scotch-Brite pad to it finally! It worked perfect!! Stuff I want never comes out like that! I know I can get it to look how I want it to now! Thanks so much!!