So...you want bling without the cost? UICP & heatshield...DIY
Dec 8, 2008, 01:59 AM
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So...you want bling without the cost? UICP & heatshield...DIY
Polish them! After spending a lot of money on several ARC parts, I was very irritated when I looked at my stock UICP. Even though the stock unit is good performance wise, it's just not very pleasing to the eyes. And I'm still saving for a ARC heatshield so I decided it was time to do something to hold me over until I get the upgrades 
I used fine grade sanding blocks (works better than sand paper) and then Mother's metal polish, then fine grade steel wool, then Mother's metal polish again
It turned out great and the UICP only took 30 minutes. The heatshield was trickier because they're painted so I had to sand down the paint first and then polish
Hope this helps some budget minded members or people who needs something to hold them over until they get new replacements
Bigger pic for those who wants a closer look
I used fine grade sanding blocks (works better than sand paper) and then Mother's metal polish, then fine grade steel wool, then Mother's metal polish again
It turned out great and the UICP only took 30 minutes. The heatshield was trickier because they're painted so I had to sand down the paint first and then polish Hope this helps some budget minded members or people who needs something to hold them over until they get new replacements
Bigger pic for those who wants a closer look
Last edited by AlvinHuyN; Dec 9, 2008 at 02:06 PM.
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Dec 8, 2008, 10:31 AM
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Nope, so far I drove 320 miles with them over the last weekend (went to a car show) and all is well!
