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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1965 Shelby => Topic started by: CharlesTurner on October 30, 2015, 10:43:19 AM

Title: '65 Cobra Valve covers, fins
Post by: CharlesTurner on October 30, 2015, 10:43:19 AM

I'm working with some original '65 Cobra valve covers that the fins have been buffed to a mirror finish.  What grit sandpaper should I use to dull them down to a more appropriate appearance?

Title: Re: '65 Cobra Valve covers, fins
Post by: carlite65 on October 30, 2015, 10:45:45 AM

i'd  start off with some 1000 grit & work down to the finish you like. kinda like cutting lumber...........you can always make it shorter.....

Title: Re: '65 Cobra Valve covers, fins
Post by: CharlesTurner on October 30, 2015, 10:48:17 AM

Was thinking 1000 would be too rough, figured 1500 or higher for starters...