mark_dc2

I'm looking to paint my valve cover it's origina paint and it's flaking..what's the easy way to remove the paint from the cover?

Also what paint do you guys recommand on using?

Thanks..

TunerN00b

Anything that lists oil / chemical resistant in its description. With proper prep and a good coat of clear, pretty much any paint will work.

sovada

^ this. let it sit for a couple of minutes and it should peel off.. id suggest using some type of pressure washer or high power hose. oh and you might have to take a brush to stubborn spots.



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8dxhatchy8

aircraft remover for sure thats what i use every time, also comes in a spray can, napa has the good stuff, you could also go to autozone but its not as good.

yunglaosta

any kind of paint stripper should do

mouab18c1

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Brake Cleaner is cheap and works miracles.

expiredcoupon

i used the aircraft remover that comes in a can. worked nicely! can be picked up at your local autozone for about 10-11 bucks

mark_dc2

Ah great thanks I'll get a can autozone..one can should be ok?
So I spray it and let it sit for a good hour?
Or the paint will start to come off in a min or so.?
And clear coat what one?

Also how long would it take so that I can drive my car?
Do I have to let the paint set over night?

Thanks guys

EG'SUS

I think it only needs like 15 mins, then you just wash it and scrub it off.... All this shouldnt take more than a day.. couple of hours only

mouab18c1

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Brake cleaner pulls the paint off almost instantly

Slider617

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Yep sure does. Brake cleaner worked like a CHARM when I was working on my buddy's valve cover. GL bro!

sc34dc4

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Use the aircraft stripper. Spray it on and let sit for 5-10 minutes and spray off with hose. If there are some tough spots left over then re spray those areas and use a wire brush on them. I use my compressor and air nozzle and spray the valve cover off to get all the water out of it. Then just paint it with whatever color you want. Sometimes there are dark spots left on the metal so if using a lighter color be sure to primer it first then paint it. If it's a hot day then a few hours in the sun and your fine if no let it sit overnight. I always use vht wrinkle paint and bake it in the oven for 30 minutes. Then wait about an hour and put it back on. Comes out looking oem every time. I just did this one like a month ago.

0HPTautosport

Aircraft remover works good. I like to Bead blast mine then powdercoat them.