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This Video: 560SL - DIY Camshaft Polishing.
Just so you know. I have never pulled an engine before and I have never rebuilt one either. This video series is how an inexperienced old guy dismantled a 560SL engine.
This video is very detailed and is intended for the absolute beginner (ME). This is how I did things. If you see a problem let me and the world know by leaving a comment.
Products used in this video:
It's recommended to use aluminum oxide sandpaper or silicon carbide sandpaper when polishing metal; aluminum oxide is the best option for polishing hard metals such as iron and steel, and silicon carbide is good for softer metals such as aluminum and brass. I used the 2,000 grit for this.
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To keep the paper wet I used automatic transmission fluid:
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For the final polishing I used Meguiar's G12310 PlastX polish.
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Some use a mag wheel polish, but I decided on PlastX to guarantee no scratches. That said, You can also use micro finishing tape instead. A 15 micron tape, for example, can improve the finish to 7 RA or better.
I also used Simple Green 19005 Crystal Industrial Cleaner/Degreaser which is a fantastic degreaser that is 100% safe to use with aluminum.
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Here are the main topics (and direct links) to the content I will be covering in this DIY Valve Cleaning & Polishing video:
Chapter Links:
00:00 Introduction
03:57 Camshaft Polishing
12:51 Final Thoughts
Here is a link to the on-line manual that I am somewhat following:
www.startekinfo.com/service/d...
See my other 560SL videos here:
• Restoring my 1987 560SL
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