can i use this paint on valve cover (no response in paint)
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can i use this paint on valve cover (no response in paint)
i got no response in paint and there's more people here so:
can i use 400* paint to paint the raised letters on my valve cover? i plan to use 1200* paint on the rest of it
tia sorry i had to post here i'd like to get started today
can i use 400* paint to paint the raised letters on my valve cover? i plan to use 1200* paint on the rest of it
tia sorry i had to post here i'd like to get started today
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Re: can i use this paint on valve cover (94c1v1cex)
Yeah it shouldnt be a problem. Just prep the valve cover really well before painting. I used 400 for my entire cover.... Its been over a year and still looks like it did the first day I painted.....
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Re: can i use this paint on valve cover (jdmturbo1127)
k so i need to sand it down and whatnot... do i really need to use primer? and if i do does the primer have to be high heat as well?
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400 primer, 400 base coat, and if you like the shine, use a high heat clear coat as well. As far as prep... I sanded and cleaned the cover with some acetone. Pretty much straight foward job. I used Duplicolor high heat paint from AutoZone. worked perfect...
Valve covers barely get warm .... it's hotter in my car with the heat cranked up. I'm more likely to burn myself by pressing my hand against the vents than I am from leaning on my valve cover.
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Re: (94c1v1cex)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94c1v1cex »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well i have it laying around... why go buy non high heat paint when i have this sitting in my garage</TD></TR></TABLE>
Because unless you have an oven that will go up to 650+ degrees, you'll never cure the 1200-degree paint on your valve cover, and it'll come off like ceramic dust every time you touch it.
Because unless you have an oven that will go up to 650+ degrees, you'll never cure the 1200-degree paint on your valve cover, and it'll come off like ceramic dust every time you touch it.
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Re: (94c1v1cex)
I agree, high heat paint isn't necessary, just get some crinkle paint if you want that crinkle finish and stick it in the oven.
I did a custom job with regular duplicolor and it turned out fine. That was actually a year ago now.
I did a custom job with regular duplicolor and it turned out fine. That was actually a year ago now.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iceman7329 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You dont even need to use high heat paint on a valve cover.</TD></TR></TABLE>x2
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