I read on a search that some people put their valve cover in an oven at 600 degrees and the black powder coating will burn off. Is that true? Anyone actually tried it. While on the subject of ovens, I also read that putting your headlights in the oven at 250 degrees will soften up the sealant on them and the clear lens can be taken off to paint the surrounds. Seems kind of risky to me. Thanks for any help.

 

Go to Autozone. Get some of the Aircraft Paint Stripper. It's in a blue can. Spray all over the valve cover and wait for 5 minutes. Spray off with a hose then do again if any is left on.
Be careful though because it tends to burn the skin!

 

Jasco is your friend. You can get it at Home Depot.

 

Is Jasco a brand of paint stripper? It dosn't effect the metal underneath, right?

 

It's made specifically for stripping paint off metal...so no it doesn't hurt the metal.

 

Haven't heard of Jasco b4, I'll have to try it. Can't go wrong with Aircraft Remover though. Either way it's going to be tough removing powdercoat from parts. That chit is strong!!


[Modified by SiRex91, 1:37 PM 12/3/2002]

 

Can you fit your valve-cover in your oven? I can't. I removed the OEM black wrinkle coat with the Pep-Boys aircraft stripper...

 

how small is your oven? Has anyone had problems with staining the metal underneath with an aircraft stripper?

 

250 degrees for 5 minutes, it works i did it. you might have to put them in more than once though, the adhesive gets hard fast

 

Jasco makes it fall off actually.

 

"Jasco makes it fall off actually"
hahahaha...sorry but it's funny....haha