valve cover paint?

[cb7_07]

im planning on spraying my valve cover rosewood to match my cb7. the question is do i spray the clear coat when the paint is COMPLETELY dried or spray it on right after i spray the rosewood paint?

[cb7rush]

after it dries would be the best i believe

[toycar]

Yup, after it dries will be better. You might want to do a wet sand after the first coat, buff, then a second clear coat. You using high temp paint right?

You could also consider powder coating or ceramic coating. Ceramic coating paints work pretty decent as long as you do the prep work correctly and BAKE it just like it says to.

Powder coating is my personal favorite. Thats the shit, and gives it the best OEM look you could ever ask for.

My opnion only though

[cb7_07]

Yup, after it dries will be better. You might want to do a wet sand after the first coat, buff, then a second clear coat. You using high temp paint right?

You could also consider powder coating or ceramic coating. Ceramic coating paints work pretty decent as long as you do the prep work correctly and BAKE it just like it says to.

Powder coating is my personal favorite. Thats the shit, and gives it the best OEM look you could ever ask for.

My opnion only though

yup, high temp paint! thanks for the tips!

[TypeG]

it's best to follow the instructions on the can. typically, it's wait 10 mins between coats and wait 1 hour between base coat and clear.

also, you don't need high temp paint on the valve cover.

i highly recomend using self etching primer. later.

[dbales]

it's best to follow the instructions on the can. typically, it's wait 10 mins between coats and wait 1 hour between base coat and clear.

also, you don't need high temp paint on the valve cover.

i highly recomend using self etching primer. later.

why wouldn't you need high temp paint? jw

[TypeG]

because the VC doesn't get hot enough. later.

[cb7_07]

this just randomly popped into my head, but would i need to primer the valve cover?

[Skeet Skeet]

I would primer the valve cover to be safe. And I have seen automotive paint used on Honda valve covers and there haven't been problems.

[Accrdwgnguy]

Strip VC.

Prime with self-etch primer.

Spray with paint of choice.

Follow the directions for the specific paint you are using as far as coats, wait time between coats, and application of clear if necessary.

High temp paint is not necessary, altho it is more durable and resistant to chemicals. My gf and I did her valve cover with regular Rustoleum enamel and its survived several oil change spills.

[AeyJayCB7]

Can you pain the stock valve cover right? because I seen some aftermarket ones painted already.

[cb7_07]

Can you pain the stock valve cover right? because I seen some aftermarket ones painted already.

yup. why buy it when you can do it yourself! haha

[Skeet Skeet]

Metalcast (think thats the name) is a good paint that people use for valve covers. I have seen some done this way and it always looks awesome because it looks somewhat candy. They don't have a rosewood color, but its an idea.

[SilverShadow]

How do you put words on it? Do tape the script and paint or vise versa. I want to put my Silvershadow on it in silver and the rest of the cover black. Since I don't have a back up cover..how long would it take to do and put back on?

[cobratt03]

spray a color then lay the decal on it and spray with a different color..