I would polish and shave the emblems. Then I would etch it or have it etched like a chargers trophy. Trophy shop could etch it.
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i don't really like anything flashy myself, but those pictured above look really really good. is it going to be painted, or powedercoated? i don't know that i've ever seen something complex like that powder coated.
here is one i had done for my project car, nothing too fancy, just simple and clean:
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well if you want to shave the emblems and other "bumps", there is no way around re-priming it. re-spraying primer isnt really that big of a deal anyway, and you should still have plenty left over if you started with a fresh can.Originally posted by ebethonda91 View Post
as for shaving it, dont use a grinder except for the bumps on the passenger side of the cover. unless you have REALLY steady hands, you will slip and nick the valve cover where you want it to be smooth. it is a pain in the ASS to get those nicks out, and almost impossible if they are deep enough. i spead from experience
the best way to shave the emblems is with a d/a sander and 300 grit paper. it takes a little while, but comes out REALLY smooth. if you dont have a d/a, use a file or a flat stick and wrap sandpaper around it. if you are going with this method, use 80-120 grit until you get close to making contact with the face of the valve cover, then swithch to 180 or 250. the lower grit you use, the faster it will take material off, but also the more work it is to get the scratches out. after it is shaved you can hit it with successively higher-grip aper if you are polishing it, or leave it at 300 grit if you stay with the decision to paint it. after that, hang it up with a coat-hanger or wire or something and paint it in a dust-free, warm area.
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quick question since we're on the topic of shaving valve covers. if i were to shave the raised parts on our F22 cover where the spark plug wire holder things bolt up, would it leave holes? and if it does could they be welded and then smoothed out?90 ACCORD EX..<-- MR threadComment
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the vc is going to be professionaly painted with the bottom of the color of my car..Originally posted by weirtech View Posti don't really like anything flashy myself, but those pictured above look really really good. is it going to be painted, or powedercoated? i don't know that i've ever seen something complex like that powder coated.
here is one i had done for my project car, nothing too fancy, just simple and clean:
and then ima get it clearcoated and then have an artist do the artwork airbrush and pinstriping and then go get it clear coated againComment
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ahhh im not in a hury to do it so ill buy a grinder to shave the emblems and as for the primer i still have some left over so im good just need to get that grinder first and go from there lolOriginally posted by steelbluesleepR View Postwell if you want to shave the emblems and other "bumps", there is no way around re-priming it. re-spraying primer isnt really that big of a deal anyway, and you should still have plenty left over if you started with a fresh can.
as for shaving it, dont use a grinder except for the bumps on the passenger side of the cover. unless you have REALLY steady hands, you will slip and nick the valve cover where you want it to be smooth. it is a pain in the ASS to get those nicks out, and almost impossible if they are deep enough. i spead from experience
the best way to shave the emblems is with a d/a sander and 300 grit paper. it takes a little while, but comes out REALLY smooth. if you dont have a d/a, use a file or a flat stick and wrap sandpaper around it. if you are going with this method, use 80-120 grit until you get close to making contact with the face of the valve cover, then swithch to 180 or 250. the lower grit you use, the faster it will take material off, but also the more work it is to get the scratches out. after it is shaved you can hit it with successively higher-grip aper if you are polishing it, or leave it at 300 grit if you stay with the decision to paint it. after that, hang it up with a coat-hanger or wire or something and paint it in a dust-free, warm area.Comment
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Originally posted by weirtech View Posti don't really like anything flashy myself, but those pictured above look really really good. is it going to be painted, or powedercoated? i don't know that i've ever seen something complex like that powder coated.
here is one i had done for my project car, nothing too fancy, just simple and clean:
you putin a k series in a cb??? do you have a build thread?Comment
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aww sorry for the chargers... DENVER BRONCOS! mile high!
you can do a big thunder bolt though
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that'll be sick nastyLife's a garden. Dig it.
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Those valve covers are all photoshop, i just had some time on my hand when i read this thread and i thought it would be fun to do.Originally posted by ebethonda91 View Post
have at it man! no rights reserved here lol. it's a free for allOriginally posted by crusto2k3 View Post
backwards ass engine.. lolOriginally posted by Brandoncb7 View PostK series looks different. Plus it's I-VTEC. Just saying.
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hahah not any more there on the start of there loosing streak hahah jk jk go chargers lolOriginally posted by nostringz View Post
yeah thats what i was thinking too kind like i did im my drawing lolComment
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oh wow that's cool i wish i could do photoshop lolOriginally posted by TheNextAZN View PostComment
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