Custom valve cover

[WP'sFinest]

I am wanting to paint my valve cover and I just need to know what paint I should use? Also any design ideas would help I think I am wanting to do "Honda" in a grafitti style. Thanks

[TypeG]

you start with self etching primer. you don't have to use high temp paint either, but you can. later.

[F20A CB7]

YA, i used .99cent paint after i used a good primer, til this day, shes all good.

[WP'sFinest]

Thanks guy I'm gonna draw up some designs and stencils. I will let you know how it turns out.

[project-CB7]

i used a fine sand paper to give it more rough surface for the paint to grab on to something. i didnt use any primer ( although its a great idea ). and i used high temperature paint. i applied 3 coats.

so far no cracks or any sings of a crappy paint job

*** before you do anything, make sure to clean the valve cover with carb cleaner or break fluid ( WD-40 is too oily )

[F20A CB7]

^^^ whats with your strut bar, it has like a gap in the middle

[project-CB7]

^^^ whats with your strut bar, it has like a gap in the middle

lol, i know.
thats an adjustable strut bar ( you can loosen or tighten the pull )

[F20A CB7]

dope. never seen that b4. looks weird tho, cuz its not even in the middle, its more towards the left, and i seen ones that have the tension on the side.

[WP'sFinest]

i used a fine sand paper to give it more rough surface for the paint to grab on to something. i didnt use any primer ( although its a great idea ). and i used high temperature paint. i applied 3 coats.

so far no cracks or any sings of a crappy paint job

*** before you do anything, make sure to clean the valve cover with carb cleaner or break fluid ( WD-40 is too oily )

I may have it sand blasted first and may or may not grind the metal lettering off.

[project-CB7]

dope. never seen that b4. looks weird tho, cuz its not even in the middle, its more towards the left, and i seen ones that have the tension on the side.

thats what i said when i saw it for sale == " dope" . but when it shipped out and i opened the box i was like " WTF!! " so i had to put it on and test fit it. Turns out i works fine. just call it the new jdm style.

[project-CB7]

I may have it sand blasted first and may or may not grind the metal lettering off.

when you finish, can you post some pictures before and after?

[bebo_911]

colors on valve covers do look nice i aint gonna lie... but im more of the stock wrinkle black. i have a sohc vtec n used paint remover to get the old paint n then put wrinkle black on it.. n sanded the letters off n polished the SHIT out of them.. lol. n with a clean engine bay n armor all it all.. looks fresh. n with the wrinkle black u dnt need to sand nor prime. all u have to do is paint it n watch the wrinkles appear while it dries.

[WP'sFinest]

when you finish, can you post some pictures before and after?

Sure thing

[Cobalt]

I have to say it is a great engine bay mod, required with a tucked bay, I did this on the 'balt and it turned out amazing, bright colors seem to look the best although I have seen some darker metalics turn out good. Any paint will do although I reccomend clearing over it a few coats...

[WP'sFinest]

I have to say it is a great engine bay mod, required with a tucked bay, I did this on the 'balt and it turned out amazing, bright colors seem to look the best although I have seen some darker metalics turn out good. Any paint will do although I reccomend clearing over it a few coats...

Thanks, you got any pics of your valve cover? I'm am wanting to do a battery relocation and wire tuck but sometime in the future.