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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:30 PM
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okay my valve cover could be having better days, the original finish on it is coming off now i would like to take the rest of it off what is the easiest way, take the thing off and sand blast it, or good ole elbo grease with a steel brush i will plan on using wrinkle paint afterwards.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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I like the steel wool. I did the wrinkle paint on my old one and it never even showed signs of coming off or fading and I halfassed the cleaning process.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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the original coating comes off pretty easy though?
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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aircraft stripper works good
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:35 PM
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Get some Aircraft Stripper. That'll take it all off.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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does summit sell it cuz i live right next to them... or do they have something comparable?
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Soccerking3000 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does summit sell it cuz i live right next to them... or do they have something comparable?</TD></TR></TABLE>

They might, you find it more at PepBoys or something.

BTW, jealous that you live close to summit.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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lol right down the street lol, big ole warehouse, and how much dose it cost ad should i take the valve cover off
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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Get Auto Strip or Aircraft remover

Its around 3.99 a can and 1 can should work.
It'll take the finish right off and works well

You can find it at...
Autozone
Pepboys
O'reilys
Advanced autoparts

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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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Its no more than 8 bux a can and yes, i would take the cover off. If you search for archived stuff about polishing and other things of the like you will find good information.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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awesome thanks a bunch
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