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Is DIY cast iron electropolishing feasible?

I am rebuilding an older car and would like to electropolish the exhaust manifold for improved performance. Is this something I can do at home or is it too hazardous for my backyard shop? What are the components for this process?

Thank you

Mark Todd
Car restorer - Ohio, USA
December 11, 2009

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December 14, 2009

Hi, Mark. I am not sure that electropolishing of cast iron is possible at all, let alone under backyard conditions.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

Q. HELLO SIR,
I am doing project on electropolishing of cast iron and S.G iron. So can you please give details about electrolytic bath to be used. Also provide details about voltage range and current range to be used.

Ketan Hadiya
- Baroda, Gujarat, India
February 10, 2012

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Hi, Ketan.

As I mentioned, I am not aware that electropolishing of these materials is possible. Did your lit search reveal that I am in error? If so, please advise me of some references so I can learn. Thanks.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
February 10, 2012

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Hi Ted,
Thanks for replying. I am not sure whether electropolishing of cast iron is possible. But if possible kindly refer "metallography, principles, And practices" by GEORGE F VANDER VOORT. This book is available on internet but need to buy.

Ketan Hadiya
- Baroda, Gujarat, India
February 20, 2012