PAINTING VALVE COVER

[sweetmx3]

I want to know what would be the best way to clean up the valve cover than paint it with that high heat red paint thanks.

[Spydie]

i took mine off and ran it through the dishwasher

probably not the best idea but it certainly worked

[OsoSlo z28]

you'll like the results a lot better if you have it powdercoated. to really clean it up, you should sandblast it, but most powdercoating places can do this.

[Low3-XM]

i took a power washer to fine both times i did mines.. i did my black and now its red, but i think i want black again lol... make sure you get heat paint don't want you stuff melting... Good Luck

[sweetmx3]

Thanks I will try something b/c I am getting my head done so I might as well do something while I am waiting.

[Marlon]

my valve cover is being powdercoated right now by sin customs
i'll post pics when i get it back from them

[Johns93GS]

Or you could make it a lot easier on yourself - and just buy my SiN customs CRAZY powdercoated Intake Manifold and VC - check my Post for more info.

[OsoSlo z28]

looks nice, but it might be a problem trying to fit a v6 valve cover onto a 4cyl engine.

[Johns93GS]

Haha Good call Ashley... missed that one

[EBUCKS]

If you're not interested in paying a wack of money for powder coating or plating for that matter, I used a coarse steel wire brush, then sanded with 5 different grits from 60 to 1000. I then used 5 coates of that high heat clear coat from crappy tire.
Sorry, I have no pics to show as I've lost my digicam.

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[Marlon]

Originally posted by EBUCKS:
If you're not interested in paying a wack of money for powder coating or plating for that matter, I used a coarse steel wire brush, then sanded with 5 different grits from 60 to 1000. I then used 5 coates of that high heat clear coat from crappy tire.
Sorry, I have no pics to show as I've lost my digicam.

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sin customs only charges $50 cnd plus shipping