Aluminum inner fender sill plates
Last Updated on July 22, 2024 by Mutiara
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This do it yourself article describes one detailing option that might cost you as little as $10 and just a bit of patience and a few simple tools. Detailing the engine bay is not a common activity as it’s usually lower on the priority list than exterior and performance.
Procedure
- Measure the length of the fender mount rail and cut the strip to the desired length.
- Mark on each strip the spots of the fender bolts, you can use a nail for this.
- Drill the 3 bolt holes on each strip; make the holes a bit larger so you can adjust the location of the strips when you mount them.
- Trim the ends of each strip to the desired shape, a ¼ circle looks ok.
- Remove the fender bolts and test install each strip, if ok continue with the next step.
Polishing
- Use some 400 fine grit sandpaper to remove all the scratches, wet sanding works best and faster.
- Follow this with 600 then 800 grit.
- When the surface is smooth you have 2 choices, polish to a mirror like surface or just leave a clean aluminum look.
- If you want the alum look just use the scotchbrite pad to finish the surface, always move it in a straight line.
- If you want a mirror like look use the aluminum polish either by hand or using a drill or Dremel.
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