valve cover colors.
04-04-2013, 06:32 PM
Three Wheelin'
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valve cover colors.
I am out hunting for gold High heat paint. Can't find any. Is it criminal to paint those red? Or just paint them silver. Need answer quick as I am very indecisive. Haha.
04-04-2013, 06:52 PM
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The best engine builder I know says its ghey to paint them....
04-04-2013, 07:08 PM
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I did mine in yellow.
04-04-2013, 10:36 PM
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I did not know later versions were silver. Should of just done that. I painted them gold. Found some paint. Not the best color match but whatever...Thanks for then opinions.
04-04-2013, 10:38 PM
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Here is first coat. Sand blast did wonders. Did a clear coat inside of cover.
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04-05-2013, 09:19 AM
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I'm planning to glass bead mine and not sure if I'm painting them with High Heat Red or just use High Heat Clear.
04-05-2013, 01:50 PM
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i had mine powder coated white
04-05-2013, 03:06 PM
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I'm planning to glass bead mine and not sure if I'm painting them with High Heat Red or just use High Heat Clear.
I would not glass bead anything that will be in contact with the engine oil, even if they are painted afterwards. Soda blasting would be my choice.
04-05-2013, 03:14 PM
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Powder coated mine in red to match my fan.
04-05-2013, 03:41 PM
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I would not glass bead anything that will be in contact with the engine oil, even if they are painted afterwards. Soda blasting would be my choice.
interesting .... would you mind telling me why?
04-05-2013, 03:41 PM
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i had mine powder coated white
pics if you have any please!
and Greg - those gold ones look mint - nice job!
04-05-2013, 04:51 PM
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interesting .... would you mind telling me why?
Yeah, and me
04-05-2013, 06:04 PM
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interesting .... would you mind telling me why?
Glass will get imbedded into the valve covers and can get into the engine oil, you get the picture. Soda blasting does not leave a residue that will harm the engine.
04-04-2013, 06:32 PM
valve cover colors.
