Hey guys, I just polished my valve cover, but it seems if I touch it, it smear/get dirty. Is there any type of protective wax I can use to prevent this? I used some aluminum polish called "Best aluminum polish," and honestly...it really is the best alminum polish! Any suggestions?

 

clear coat?

 

well your best bet is to use Mothers Polish Cream.

It works!!!

but the smear will always be there if you touch it, thats a given.

 

Is it hard to maintain a polished vlave cover? I'm thinking about doing this, but if it's going to look worse than stock as soon as a little oil or prints get on it, FAGETA 'BOUT IT!

 

Holy thread back from a long time ago!

Not sure about everyone elses, but mine looked great until I touched it with dirty hands or something =\

 

That thing looks sweet!!

 

there is a product called zoop seal, that keeps it from going dull for months at a time... search thay have a web site.

 

After you stripped that valve cover, did you sand that at all or just polish the **** out of it?!?!Looks killer man

 

I sanded it going gradually from 120 grit to 1200, then polished it.

 

how long did it take to become that shiny?

 

looks tiite, nice job

 

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thats what im wondering too. i want my valvecover to look like that. bling bling.

 

You just have to keep sanding and sanding Move on to the next grit when all the scratches from your previous grit are out. I would say it takes a nice chunk out of your day.