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how do u get ur valve cover to have the bumpy paint instead of smooth???????

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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Default how do u get ur valve cover to have the bumpy paint instead of smooth???????

i have been lookin and i couldnt find any way to get my valve cover to look like the stock type r and others could some one explain or show how to do this thanks
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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Default Re: how do u get ur valve cover to have the bumpy paint instead of smooth??????? (jdmz6ej1)

its a wrinkle finish . you need to buy a wrinkle paint. like vht wrinkle red.
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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Default Re: how do u get ur valve cover to have the bumpy paint instead of smooth??????? (Hella_JDM)

Sprinkle some dirt on it before you paint it....

Or some wrinkle paint
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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where can u get it......... walmart hobby shop lowes or somewhere special
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 05:52 PM
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Auto-parts store...maybe wal-mart
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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Default Re: how do u get ur valve cover to have the bumpy paint instead of smooth??????? (jdmz6ej1)

You could get it at Pepboys or Autozone for about 4-5 bucks. It's made by VHT: wrinkle red or black.
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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Default Re: how do u get ur valve cover to have the bumpy paint instead of smooth??????? (Rob1242)

thin layer of chunky peanut butter works...but if you have no peanut butter, then just settle for the wrinkle finish VHT. Just remember, if you use the VHT it won't wrinle until it dries, the peanut butter will wrinkle instantly
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:34 AM
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thanks for the info
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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its called crinkle paint. can be bought at 80% of paint store out there.
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