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Old 02-21-2003, 06:23 PM
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I sprayed my valve cover flat black and it looks like shat, so I was wondering if anyone knew how to get it back to my original finish...paint thinner didn't work. Thanks.
Old 02-21-2003, 06:25 PM
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Default Re: help with valve cover? (CandyRedHatch)

what valve cover do you have,..is a dseries or bseries cover??? im guessing dseries,...if so then just use paint stripper,..you can get it at any auto store,...spray on and let sit for 5-15 miins,..it will start to bubble and then just wipe off,...WARNING,..do not let it get in contact with your skin,..it will itch and burn
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Default Re: help with valve cover? (WiDeBoDyEK)

No its a B16.
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Default Re: help with valve cover? (CandyRedHatch)

well if you wanted to go back to the wrinkle black it had then i dont think its possible to strip the flat black off and save the wrinkle black finish it came with,..so in other words just strip it the way i told you to do it in my earlier post,..actually i like the bare metal look better anyways,...you can also try repainting it after you stripped it and sand it,..good luck
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Default Re: help with valve cover? (WiDeBoDyEK)

...just use paint stripper...you can get it at any auto store...
The best 'paint stripper' I have tried is gasket remover. You can buy it at the auto parts store too. It comes in a spray can and takes the paint right off. It won't harm your skin or valve cover either.
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you wont be able to remove the black and keep the krinkle. But i use aircraft remover from auto zone or pep boys. Just spray it on and let it sit. works real good.
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Try brake parts cleaner first. It should take the new paint off and leave the stock krinkle finish behind for you. Two spray cans should be sufficient.
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