I'm planning on painting my valve cover when I paint the inner paint of my rear hatch. I'm painting them both r81 Milano Red. Do I need to do anything special since the valve cover gets so hot? Thanks.

 

I did my valve cover with Duplicolor engine enamel. I didn't sand, scuff, primer or anything. All I did was spray it on and it looks pretty nice.

 

I'm not talking about of a can. I'm talking out of the gun w/ PPG milano red, etc. I don't know the technical terms for the paint. Thanks anyway.

 

Painted mine about 2 years ago. Still look as good as the day I put them on. Didn't use anything special. PPG base&clear

 

Used this guide.
My VC came out awesome.
http://www.clubcivic.com/board...98074

 

Awesome thanks guys!

 

sandblast and powdercoat for best results!

 

you should be ok with using a base/clear with the PPG, like you said

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TRcivicSI71771 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sandblast and powdercoat for best results!</TD></TR></TABLE>

No powdercoat, I want it smooth as the paint on the exterior.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mtny &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

No powdercoat, I want it smooth as the paint on the exterior. </TD></TR></TABLE>


You can get it smmoth with powdercoating. Much easier and nicer looking with a base/clear

 

i base/cleared my B16 VC and its been **** for almost 2 years now...

 

did you replace the gasket?

 

This is going to be a stupid question but did you guys prime it as well?