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Jun 7, 2012 | 09:15 AM

snakecbaker

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valve cover paint question

iam looking to paint my valve cover gold but was wondering if i need a high temp spray paint or can i just use a good quality spray paint.

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Jun 7, 2012 | 09:24 AM

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Re: valve cover paint question

I used good quality spray paint then a high temp clear and baked it in the oven

Jun 7, 2012 | 09:28 AM

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Re: valve cover paint question

Use high temp spray. Did mine 6 months ago and no peeling.

Jun 7, 2012 | 09:30 AM

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Re: valve cover paint question

Get something with epoxy in it if possible.

Jun 8, 2012 | 06:33 AM

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Re: valve cover paint question

If you dont use high heat paint its gonna peel or bubble up until that high temp clear coat

Jun 8, 2012 | 09:14 AM

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Re: valve cover paint question

High heat paint will last a lot longer.

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