Valve Cover Paint/Texture Question
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Valve Cover Paint/Texture Question
When I painted my valve cover I was kind of in a hurry.. so there's some imperfections and stuff that's making me wish I did a better job.
I like the stock texture of the valve cover, moreso then stripped to the metal. But, before I painted it there were some paint chips missing and now those spots are missing that texture. Is there a way to get it back?
I realize I would have to start over.. but.. how can I get that texture back? In a Type-R reddish color?
I like the stock texture of the valve cover, moreso then stripped to the metal. But, before I painted it there were some paint chips missing and now those spots are missing that texture. Is there a way to get it back?
I realize I would have to start over.. but.. how can I get that texture back? In a Type-R reddish color?
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Re: Valve Cover Paint/Texture Question (nerdish)
how can I get that texture back? In a Type-R reddish color?
FYI, I currently do not have a picture of the painted valve cover, but I hope to have one soon.
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Re: Valve Cover Paint/Texture Question (BSQ)
Do you think it would be wise to strip the valve cover of all paint first, or just paint over it with the Wrinkle paint? I'll have a second valve cover, so I can take hours, days, weeks to do it and still have my car.
I'm thinking it might be a good idea in order to get a more uniform look? But maybe overkill?
I'm thinking it might be a good idea in order to get a more uniform look? But maybe overkill?
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Re: Valve Cover Paint/Texture Question (Halo)
I purchase mine from Jegs store, but I noticed that they do not have it listed in their catalog or website.
You can buy it from Summit Racing. Here is a direct link: http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=7841
You can buy it from Summit Racing. Here is a direct link: http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=7841
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Re: Valve Cover Paint/Texture Question (slowerthanu)
Baking it in an oven. Wouldnt install it on the cr and driving it accomplish the same thing?
The day that I painted my valve cover it was somewhat humid and this was slowing down the drying time. After about 1.5 - 2.0 hours after painting the valve cover, the paint was still tacky. It does state on the can that heat would speed up the curing process. Therefore, I placed the valve cover in the oven.
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Re: Valve Cover Paint/Texture Question (nerdish)
it's not free, but cheap. Try going to Walmart in the Automoticve section and getting a product called aircraft remover. It is a paint sstripper and I have never seen anything work this well. I stripped a set of millenia wheel and never once did anythingmore than spray and rinse it on, wait 15 minutes and spray with a hose. One can will do a valve cover fine (Might want 2 for the nooks and crannys) and they are about $3 a can.
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