View Poll Results: Who created the best, most unique, artistic valve cover?
jvtec95



65
24.81%
gringotegra



35
13.36%
sleepingciv



39
14.89%
Psychoteen101



14
5.34%
adio3x



49
18.70%
csubucky19 (Entry #1)



46
17.56%
csubucky19 (Entry #2)



14
5.34%
Voters: 262. You may not vote on this poll
► RESULTS!!!!! Official Paint and Body Forum VC Build-Off POLL Thread ►
Official Participants:
1) jvtec95

2) gringotegra

3) sleepingciv

4) Psychoteen101

5) adio3x

6) csubucky19 (Entry #1)

7) csubucky19 (Entry #2)

The Final Prizes:
3rd Place - $5 and 3 stickers from http://www.GoFastTshirts.com
2nd Place - $10, 3 stickers from http://www.GoFastTshirts.com and a T-shirt from http://www.weaksauce.org
1st Place - $32, 3 stickers from http://www.GoFastTshirts.com, a T-shirt from http://www.weaksauce.org and an Antagonistic Front 275 T-shirt



Originally Posted by Original VC Build Thread Info
The Challenge: 
Enter a competition to create the best, most unique, artistic valve cover ("VC") and win a popular vote.
The Stakes:
Every entry will require a $5 entrance fee paid via Paypal. Winners will be determined by popular vote with an official poll at the conclusion of the competition.
The Prizes:
3rd Place - $5 and 3 stickers from http://www.GoFastTshirts.com
2nd Place - $10, 3 stickers from http://www.GoFastTshirts.com and a T-shirt from http://www.weaksauce.org
1st Place - $$$ - Total sum of all entrance fees*, 3 stickers from http://www.GoFastTshirts.com, a T-shirt from http://www.weaksauce.org and an Antagonistic Front 275 T-shirt

The more people that enter, the bigger the prize!
*(minus $15 for 2nd/3rd place, minus standard Paypal fees which is about $0.30 on $5 ------$47.29 Final Amount)
The Purpose:
To promote traffic and participation in the Paint and Body Forum and to build a tech base with knowledgeable people.
The RULES:
These are the rules for the competition. Please note first and foremost, these are RULES, not just guidelines. Entries will be disqualified if the do not abide by the rules listed here. Please IM/PM me with any questions.
1) Absolutely no powder coating, no anodizing, no dipping (chrome, gold, copper, etc) will be permitted. All VCs must be done in paint.
2) You must provide a minimum of three (3) pictures of your process.
(a) A "before" picture. Simple, a picture before any sanding, stripping, shaving, etc. begins.
(b) A "during" picture. This can be a picture of any part of the process. More than one of this process is encouraged, but not required.
(c) A "complete" picture. This is a picture of your final product. Again, more than one of this process is encouraged, but not required. Please notify me of exactly which picture you choose for your official entry. This is the one that will be posted for polling purposes. A quality camera/picture can certainly improve your odds. I realize more than one picture may be necessary to capture the different aspects of the VC (i.e. shading, metallics in the sun, etc.). The VC does not have to be on the motor in your pic.
3) You must provide a list of materials you used: sand paper, paint stripper, primer, paint, clear, tape, etc. A picture would be nice, but not required.
Post here in this thread with your pictures and materials list and I will add the info to this post.
4) Entrance fees: I will maintain a list of people who have paid their entrance fee here. When you have Paypal'd me your $5, I will add you to this list.
Paypal your $5 here: asimoisking@yahoo.com
You must include your screen name in the notes/additional info section! If you do not include your screen name I will consider it a gift!
5) VCs you've done prior to this competition are not admissible.
6) VCs are welcome from any make/model, but after all this is Honda-Tech, so naturally we would prefer it be Honda/Acura.
Dates of Competition:
Begins: 8-7-2008
Ends: November 15, 2008 (11-15-2008) (NEW, extended deadline)
All pictures must be submitted and entrance fees paid before 11-15-08. On or after that date I will start the official polling process.
Official Entries: 
1) toyomatt84
2) Chris.
3) jvtec95
4) csubucky19
5) JKGONZALEZ3
6) gringotegra
7) sleepingciv
8) Psychoteen101
9) adio3x

Enter a competition to create the best, most unique, artistic valve cover ("VC") and win a popular vote.
The Stakes:
Every entry will require a $5 entrance fee paid via Paypal. Winners will be determined by popular vote with an official poll at the conclusion of the competition.
The Prizes:
3rd Place - $5 and 3 stickers from http://www.GoFastTshirts.com
2nd Place - $10, 3 stickers from http://www.GoFastTshirts.com and a T-shirt from http://www.weaksauce.org
1st Place - $$$ - Total sum of all entrance fees*, 3 stickers from http://www.GoFastTshirts.com, a T-shirt from http://www.weaksauce.org and an Antagonistic Front 275 T-shirt

The more people that enter, the bigger the prize!
*(minus $15 for 2nd/3rd place, minus standard Paypal fees which is about $0.30 on $5 ------$47.29 Final Amount)
The Purpose:
To promote traffic and participation in the Paint and Body Forum and to build a tech base with knowledgeable people.
The RULES:
These are the rules for the competition. Please note first and foremost, these are RULES, not just guidelines. Entries will be disqualified if the do not abide by the rules listed here. Please IM/PM me with any questions.
1) Absolutely no powder coating, no anodizing, no dipping (chrome, gold, copper, etc) will be permitted. All VCs must be done in paint.
2) You must provide a minimum of three (3) pictures of your process.
(a) A "before" picture. Simple, a picture before any sanding, stripping, shaving, etc. begins.
(b) A "during" picture. This can be a picture of any part of the process. More than one of this process is encouraged, but not required.
(c) A "complete" picture. This is a picture of your final product. Again, more than one of this process is encouraged, but not required. Please notify me of exactly which picture you choose for your official entry. This is the one that will be posted for polling purposes. A quality camera/picture can certainly improve your odds. I realize more than one picture may be necessary to capture the different aspects of the VC (i.e. shading, metallics in the sun, etc.). The VC does not have to be on the motor in your pic.
3) You must provide a list of materials you used: sand paper, paint stripper, primer, paint, clear, tape, etc. A picture would be nice, but not required.
Post here in this thread with your pictures and materials list and I will add the info to this post.
4) Entrance fees: I will maintain a list of people who have paid their entrance fee here. When you have Paypal'd me your $5, I will add you to this list.
Paypal your $5 here: asimoisking@yahoo.com
You must include your screen name in the notes/additional info section! If you do not include your screen name I will consider it a gift!

5) VCs you've done prior to this competition are not admissible.

6) VCs are welcome from any make/model, but after all this is Honda-Tech, so naturally we would prefer it be Honda/Acura.
Dates of Competition:
Begins: 8-7-2008
Ends: November 15, 2008 (11-15-2008) (NEW, extended deadline)
All pictures must be submitted and entrance fees paid before 11-15-08. On or after that date I will start the official polling process.
Official Entries: 
1) toyomatt84
2) Chris.
3) jvtec95
4) csubucky19
5) JKGONZALEZ3
6) gringotegra
7) sleepingciv
8) Psychoteen101
9) adio3x
Last edited by -NA-aLL-thE-wAy-; Dec 2, 2008 at 11:51 AM.
Originally Posted by jvtec95
For the valvecover competition:
Materials:
Sanding:
Dynabrade 400 grinding wheel
Dynabrade 800 sanding wheel
3M 800 sand paper
3M 1000 colorsanding sand paper
3M 2000 wetsanding sand paper
Paints:
Keystone etching primer
Martin Senor Nighthawk Black base coat
AutoAir Pearl Silver
AutoAir Metallic White
AutoAir Pearl White
AutoAir Pearl Gold
AutoAir Copper
AutoAir Translucent Yellow
Performance Designs Candy Metallic Green
Performance Designs Pornstar Pink
Keystone Urethane Clear
Equipment:
Badger Anthem 155 airbrush both medium and fine tips
Iwatta W106 Kustom Sidefeed base/clear gun
Polish/finishing:
3M Pefect-it medium cut compound
Meguirs Gold finishing compound
Meguirs Gold polish
Pictures:
Before:

During:


Complete:


On the car:

Please use this one for polling:

Materials:
Sanding:
Dynabrade 400 grinding wheel
Dynabrade 800 sanding wheel
3M 800 sand paper
3M 1000 colorsanding sand paper
3M 2000 wetsanding sand paper
Paints:
Keystone etching primer
Martin Senor Nighthawk Black base coat
AutoAir Pearl Silver
AutoAir Metallic White
AutoAir Pearl White
AutoAir Pearl Gold
AutoAir Copper
AutoAir Translucent Yellow
Performance Designs Candy Metallic Green
Performance Designs Pornstar Pink
Keystone Urethane Clear
Equipment:
Badger Anthem 155 airbrush both medium and fine tips
Iwatta W106 Kustom Sidefeed base/clear gun
Polish/finishing:
3M Pefect-it medium cut compound
Meguirs Gold finishing compound
Meguirs Gold polish
Pictures:
Before:

During:


Complete:


On the car:

Please use this one for polling:

Originally Posted by gringotegra
Here are my materals and pictures...Thanks for putting this competition on!!!
used alot of materals
1 3/4in, 3/4 and 1/2in masking tape
Aircraft paint stripper
220, 400, 600, 1000 grit sand paper
3in Red, Blue and Brown Scotch brite grinder pads
2in Roloc pads (36 and 60 grit)
1hp buffing wheel
House of Kolor Kandy Koncentrate organic green
House of Kolor Urathane Clear.
Engine turning kit from (http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=968&itemType=PRODUCT)
Used a mill for the engine turning.
Sharpie and a ruler
What i started with :

Re sanded and polished it because it wasent up to par:


Set Grid on the VC every 1/4in :

And the engine turning Starts:




engine turning finished:

Final couple of days:

Masked up ready to paint:

In paint booth First coat of Candy:


Clear coat:



Final product:




used alot of materals
1 3/4in, 3/4 and 1/2in masking tape
Aircraft paint stripper
220, 400, 600, 1000 grit sand paper
3in Red, Blue and Brown Scotch brite grinder pads
2in Roloc pads (36 and 60 grit)
1hp buffing wheel
House of Kolor Kandy Koncentrate organic green
House of Kolor Urathane Clear.
Engine turning kit from (http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=968&itemType=PRODUCT)
Used a mill for the engine turning.
Sharpie and a ruler
What i started with :

Re sanded and polished it because it wasent up to par:


Set Grid on the VC every 1/4in :

And the engine turning Starts:




engine turning finished:

Final couple of days:

Masked up ready to paint:

In paint booth First coat of Candy:


Clear coat:



Final product:




Originally Posted by sleepingciv
this is what it looked like when i bought it off ebay
BEFORE:

DURING:

AFTER:

my list is
black spray paint
blue spray paint
spray bottle with water in it
and spray can of clear thats it lol
BEFORE:

DURING:

AFTER:

my list is
black spray paint
blue spray paint
spray bottle with water in it
and spray can of clear thats it lol
Originally Posted by Psychoteen101
Just now completely read the rules, so here is my list of materials...
1. valve cover
2. glass bead (sandblasting)
3. solvent
4. self etching primer
5. 120, 180, 300 sand paper
6. high build primer
7. hardener
8. prep solvent
9. paint
10. mineral spirits
11. random misc. brush type paints.
12. clear
Im done!!! Finished it later last night, no point in hiding it and saving it till tomorrow so here are the pictures of the painting process and finished shots..





Finished product.


Just gonna explain everything a little bit. Everything was hand drawn and hand painted, all lettering and designs. No previous pieces were re drawn and no stencils were used. All original design and hand sketching/painting/pin striping. Turned out exactly as i wanted it to. If some didnt notice the minor details, other than the flames, those are little pieces of rice flying out of the turbo...
1. valve cover
2. glass bead (sandblasting)
3. solvent
4. self etching primer
5. 120, 180, 300 sand paper
6. high build primer
7. hardener
8. prep solvent
9. paint
10. mineral spirits
11. random misc. brush type paints.
12. clear
Im done!!! Finished it later last night, no point in hiding it and saving it till tomorrow so here are the pictures of the painting process and finished shots..





Finished product.


Just gonna explain everything a little bit. Everything was hand drawn and hand painted, all lettering and designs. No previous pieces were re drawn and no stencils were used. All original design and hand sketching/painting/pin striping. Turned out exactly as i wanted it to. If some didnt notice the minor details, other than the flames, those are little pieces of rice flying out of the turbo...
Originally Posted by adio3x
(a)

(b)

(c)



The materials:
The materials:
~Generic paint stripper
~High heat auto primer
~High heat auto clear coat
~Testors Enamel model car paints
~Model Masters Enamel paints
~Assorted Fine tip paint brushes
~600 grit sand paper
~200 grit sand paper


(b)

(c)



The materials:
The materials:
~Generic paint stripper
~High heat auto primer
~High heat auto clear coat
~Testors Enamel model car paints
~Model Masters Enamel paints
~Assorted Fine tip paint brushes
~600 grit sand paper
~200 grit sand paper

Originally Posted by csubucky19 (Entry #1)
1st cover


final pic

Aircraft stripper in the gallon pale
wire brush
wire wheel on drill
80 grit to remove the letters
180+320 to smooth out those marks
400 wt on the top to smooth out further
duplicolor etching primer
duplicolor grey filler primer
dupont Kaiser silver base (2001 nsx)
kustom shop jet black, pure white for the airbrushing
HOK ruby red medium flake
Kustom shop silver excentric pearl, ruby red pearl, and white ice pearl for the rays
HOK clear with white ice pearl all over.


final pic

Aircraft stripper in the gallon pale
wire brush
wire wheel on drill
80 grit to remove the letters
180+320 to smooth out those marks
400 wt on the top to smooth out further
duplicolor etching primer
duplicolor grey filler primer
dupont Kaiser silver base (2001 nsx)
kustom shop jet black, pure white for the airbrushing
HOK ruby red medium flake
Kustom shop silver excentric pearl, ruby red pearl, and white ice pearl for the rays
HOK clear with white ice pearl all over.
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Originally Posted by csubucky19 (Entry #2)
(second one)
same materials from other build
steel putty to fill recessed areas
white base
kustom shop airbrush paint
excentric purple pearl
HOK clear



same materials from other build
steel putty to fill recessed areas
white base
kustom shop airbrush paint
excentric purple pearl
HOK clear



It's cool enough, and it might be the end-all be-all verdict to that less is more is the way to go. I just don't think it's fair running it alongside those people with countless hours of work into their covers. I like the idea with the water, but you could probably mistake it for lots of overspray and orange peel.

