body and valve cover paint
12-03-2009, 10:46 AM
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body and valve cover paint
i have a 88 crx si with a 1st gen b16 that i am restoring and i just got done sanding the valve cover i wanted to paint it black with red letters and i wanted to know if i have to put a primer on it or do i just spray the heat resistant paint on it and was wanting on a opinion on the color im choosing for it a black with a red pearl to give it a flashy look
12-03-2009, 03:30 PM
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I would definitely prime it, as for the colors your chosing, that's all personal preference and if you like it then go for it... Its YOUR car. IMO I wouldn't chose those colors but that's just me. I'm getting ready to do a write up on paint and body steps and will be using house of kolors flamenco black pearl and substituting the white pearl in the mix with 6 grams of deep blue pearl. That's just me though, if someone doesn't like it, then its not my problem since its my car lol
12-03-2009, 07:18 PM
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Primer doesn't seem to be necessary on valve covers. Many people don't use it. I sprayed mine straight on with high-temp Duplicolor engine paint (from a can), but it's not been on long enough for me to say anything about durability.
12-04-2009, 05:16 PM
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Re: body and valve cover paint
there was a great article in Project Car recently about powder coating with a mini oven. Perfect size for a valve cover. If I were you I would go check out their website to see if they have a more in depth write up on it. Guaranteed to be step by step. Good Luck!
12-04-2009, 05:27 PM
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^^^ X2! Powder coating truly is the way to go if its something you can afford. It does tend to get pricy depending on color choice, number of colors and work involved. I used to do powder coating and there's so many color possibilities, its absolutely crazy! Anytime someone wants me to paint wheels, calipers, etc... I always talk them into powder coating and they are always 150% satisfied. If its not in your budget then high temp rattle can is what u want, but like I said before I would prime it, but that's just me. I know people who have had success without priming and lasted a good while before needing to be resprayed. Good luck dude! 
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