Valve cover paint removal? Tried search....
09-22-2003, 04:37 PM
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Valve cover paint removal? Tried search....
Whats the stuff called that removes paint from valve covers? Tried search and nothing.....lmk asap cuz I got my valve cover off.
09-22-2003, 05:00 PM
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Re: Valve cover paint removal? Tried search.... (USDM 4G VTEC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by USDM 4G VTEC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Aircraft Coating Remover
$4.99 a can</TD></TR></TABLE>
Ditto! **** hurts if you get it on your skin OUCH!
Gasket remover works too.
$4.99 a can</TD></TR></TABLE>
Ditto! **** hurts if you get it on your skin OUCH!
Gasket remover works too.
09-22-2003, 05:07 PM
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Re: Valve cover paint removal? Tried search.... (HondudEf)
polly filla super stripper...
find it in any hardware store.. its kinda a liquid/gel.
brush it on... leave for 3-5 min. then wipe off.. paint comes off.. do not even need to scrub.. and no u dont want this stuff to touch your skin either...
find it in any hardware store.. its kinda a liquid/gel.
brush it on... leave for 3-5 min. then wipe off.. paint comes off.. do not even need to scrub.. and no u dont want this stuff to touch your skin either...
09-22-2003, 05:41 PM
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Re: Valve cover paint removal? Tried search.... (bc_psychocivic)
yeah, i have some stuff just called paint stripper. you just spray it on and leave it for 10 minutes, the paint bubbles up, and you just rinse it off, no scrubbing. its easy... also stings on the skin.. i think all this stuff is more or less the same thing... just find any paint remover chemical at sears or kragen.
09-22-2003, 06:22 PM
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Re: Valve cover paint removal? Tried search.... (mntuner2)
I tried a couple of things. Like the others said, go to advance auto and get the aircraft stripper. Spray and hose. It is some bad, bad shi?? but it will leave the valve cover amazingly clean. 
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09-22-2003, 07:47 PM
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Re: Valve cover paint removal? Tried search.... (Panda EK)
Aircraft comes in a big blue can with a picture of an airplane on it. I got some on my skin burned like a ****
09-22-2003, 08:14 PM
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Re: Valve cover paint removal? Tried search.... (HondudEf)
Ari craft works good, just make sure the surface is dry, then wash it off, and then if u apply it again, dry it again, then apply. just some good things to know.
09-22-2003, 08:40 PM
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Re: Valve cover paint removal? Tried search.... (projecthybrid04)
You could also go to your local machine shop and have them glass bead or sand blast it, be careful with some aluminum though, sand can be bad.
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09-22-2003, 08:58 PM
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Re: Valve cover paint removal? Tried search.... (91hondacrx)
paint remover worked well w/ me. its a thick gel like substace, pour it on, let it sit...paint bubbles, wipe off w/ rag. SIMPLE
09-22-2003, 10:23 PM
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All these products are based upon the same thing. but yea...be careful using it. I got some on my arm when it was underwater in the sink and it still hurt like hell.
09-22-2003, 10:26 PM
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Re: Valve cover paint removal? Tried search.... (91hondacrx)
Keep sand blasting and bead blasting away from any internal engine parts. The inside of the valve cover qualifies as "internal". There are little pockets, and good corners for the sand/beads to get trapped. Then they'll free themselves up as you drive the car, and port your cylinder head for you, as well as clearance your pistons/rings/bearings/etc...
09-23-2003, 01:55 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mattb16a1civic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what is a kragen????? compare it to another store please.</TD></TR></TABLE>
kragen, al's auto, grand auto supply, pep boys, autozone, napa, parts plus...
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09-23-2003, 03:25 AM
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what can you paint the valve cover with to make it look like factory. I like the wrinkled finish, but every wrinkled finish paint that I ahve ever used wrinkled up WAY more than wahts on a factory cover. any ideas guys?
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09-23-2003, 05:41 AM
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Re: Valve cover paint removal? Tried search.... (HondudEf)
the guy at my machine shop just hot tanked my valve cover. not a spec of paint on it afterwards
09-23-2003, 06:55 AM
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Re: Valve cover paint removal? Tried search.... (Pooptooth)
Aircraft stripper is good, but watch out and make sure to clean it real good after your done with that stuff...
It can, if not rinsed off well, cause the new paint to peel off easly.. If your getting it powder coated, this doesn't matter at all, but if you are going with hi-temp paint, be sure to keep it clean...
Maybe you knew this already, but it doesn't hurt to make sure.
It can, if not rinsed off well, cause the new paint to peel off easly.. If your getting it powder coated, this doesn't matter at all, but if you are going with hi-temp paint, be sure to keep it clean...
Maybe you knew this already, but it doesn't hurt to make sure.
09-23-2003, 08:06 AM
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Re: (carsaregood)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by carsaregood »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
kragen, al's auto, grand auto supply, pep boys, autozone, napa, parts plus... </TD></TR></TABLE>
pep boys= teh APC heaven
kragen, al's auto, grand auto supply, pep boys, autozone, napa, parts plus... </TD></TR></TABLE>
pep boys= teh APC heaven
09-23-2003, 09:05 AM
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pep boys= teh APC heaven </TD></TR></TABLE>
and they also all other car parts and very useful when you need it.
think before you speak
Jeff-
pep boys= teh APC heaven
</TD></TR></TABLE>and they also all other car parts and very useful when you need it.
think before you speak
Jeff-
09-23-2003, 09:14 AM
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Re: Valve cover paint removal? Tried search.... (Jaker)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jaker »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Keep sand blasting and bead blasting away from any internal engine parts. The inside of the valve cover qualifies as "internal". There are little pockets, and good corners for the sand/beads to get trapped. Then they'll free themselves up as you drive the car, and port your cylinder head for you, as well as clearance your pistons/rings/bearings/etc... </TD></TR></TABLE>
Free cylinder head porting
Free cylinder head porting
09-23-2003, 10:12 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JustJeff »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
and they also all other car parts and very useful when you need it.
think before you speak
Jeff-</TD></TR></TABLE>
oh dont get me wrong i love my local pep boys, great stuff but the sport compact aisle is all apc boxes, well the one down the street at least...
and they also all other car parts and very useful when you need it.
think before you speak
Jeff-</TD></TR></TABLE>
oh dont get me wrong i love my local pep boys, great stuff but the sport compact aisle is all apc boxes, well the one down the street at least...