lilboxx

does anyone know of a good paint to use on valve covers? one that will last and not chip off after a month

DELshaneSOL

Use heat paint of some kind If you do it right and prep real good it won't chip

Jimmy

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VHT wrinkle black or red.. should be able to google it.

EH2Kevin

dunkingmofo

I use that metallic high heat paint in the spray can from advance Auto parts works like a charm just make sure I sand it good and prime it before using the color paint

Andrewzabomb

i used red high temp brake caliper paint on my valve cover, been painted for 6 months or so and no chips or weird deformations

KINGVEM^^ED6

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Krylon paint hasn't chipped I cleared it too

Deetz

Here's a shot of how VHT wrinkle comes out

dunkingmofo

did u get ALL the old paint off and prime it?

AReynolds91

Ive always been a fan of powder coat, but really any type of paint is usable, as long as you prep the right way.

Deetz

^^ This is how my powder coated valve cover came out, back in the day

EH2Kevin

This looks awesome.

spAdam

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Powder coat IS awesome. But for the investment of a can of VHT and a can of Tal-Strip I can get really good results four times before I equal the cost of taking it to a powder coater once.

dunkingmofo

This what my valve cover and intake pipe look like with the right prep and VHT paint from advance.

Andrewzabomb

brake caliper paint

Dc4LsTeG

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Anyone using regular spray paint and adding clear coat?

jbpnoman

You should use high temp, not just regular spray. Engine bay temps will maul regular spray real quick.

Dc4LsTeG

iTrader: (7)

Even with a high temp clear?

spAdam

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Tal-Strip, mask, acetone, VHT, bake. Came out perfect.

Arthas

Nothing but powder coat touches any of my valve covers.


https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-acura-28/post-your-powdercoated-painted-anodized-gold-dipped-shaved-etc-valve-covers-2672726/
Valve cover fashion tips

jbpnoman

Yes. Different chemical compositions to the paint.

Personal opinion: Powder coating is a waste of money, and a played out scene. If I'm showing off my valve cover, I'd rather show off the time and effort I put into painting it than show off how much I can spend on having someone else do it for me.

bgguyshatch

Sorry but the wrinkle is nasty just use highroad temp engine paint just make sure.its preped right and you'll have no problems

gzes

srry to thread jack but would the spark plug cover on b16 be bad to have plastic dipped black? I mean its plastic and I don't think it'd get nasty... I painted mine with the plastic dip. Still have to get engine to run then I will see what happens lol

hannslebo

This is my last car....I used paint thinner to get off the crinkle3 .

Not really a fan of the crinkle.

Then sanded a bit and used some regular ol rust oleum to paint.

I did 3 coats with the white rust oleum and then applied 2 coats of clear.

I think it turned out pretty good.

spAdam

iTrader: (1)

Ehh its a matter of opinion, I personally don't care for valve covers that aren't a stock color. But yes, it can't be restated enough... the prep is the most important part.