valve cover paint

[detok]

can i use car paint to paint the valve cover or do i need to use heat paint

[MR.PHIL]

can i use car paint to paint the valve cover or do i need to use heat paint

HIGH TEMPERATURE PAINT BUDDY
I GOT WRINKLE RED PAINT FOR SALE $15 SHIPPED A CAN

[4GAccordH22]

For longevity and sheer (almost) indestructibility, go with a powdercoat!

[detok]

to expensive

[MR.PHIL]

to expensive

that's with shipping buddy,where can you beat that?

[HondaGuy1212]

that's with shipping buddy,where can you beat that?

vatozone.

[MR.PHIL]

vatozone.

wrinkle?

[HondaGuy1212]

wrinkle?

Yep, and I got mine for $6.99.

[MR.PHIL]

Yep, and I got mine for $6.99.

that's a good deal,you can't even find them in orlando

[Cam]

You don't need high temp paint.

We've used anything from standard acrylic to textured craft paints to blackboard paint.

['93accordse]

You don't need high temp paint.

We've used anything from standard acrylic to textured craft paints to blackboard paint.

THANK YOU!

I've said this so many times on this board that i've given up, but i've based and cleared valve covers and brake calipers for years and never had a problem. YOU DONT NEED HIGH TEMP!!!!

[KeeleDesign]

for a valve cover you want to extend the life of what you have done, their is a strict rule to remember..

you are painting alluminum.
you are painting alluminum that gets pretty darn hot.

realize what alluminum does when it is hot.. it has pores that other metals do not have, if these have not been properly treated with correct chemicals and or primers it will have hairbubles that will trap gasses under the paint causing a flaking effect.

whats the worst that can happen it all melt or fall off...
do what you want..

but as you know i airbrush these all the time.. with verry High temp paint.. even this sometimes can fail if not correctly done.






notice arround the edge of the valve cover see how smooth that is,, i don't just paint them i sculpt them.. i love doing what i do it's my expression of art.

remember,, i tell you this,, because i only do quality work and have a reputation to keep with those who purchase what i sell.

[mtnbikaah]

sorry if this jacks the thread but..

how much would it cost to get a valve cover powdercoated?

and how about a exhaust heat sheild?

[Cb7GHOST]

For longevity and sheer (almost) indestructibility, go with a powdercoat!

He is right. Not only do they look beautiful, they are tough finishes.
as far as cost, I think it depends where you go, and the color you want. the pic shows a mazda miata v.c. in yellow powdercoat.

sorry if this jacks the thread but..

how much would it cost to get a valve cover powdercoated?

and how about a exhaust heat sheild?

And i think a header heatshiel might get too hot for a powdercoat.

[TekSi]

I used high temp paint on my valve cover/heatshield on my Cb when I had it.

My current car has a powdercoated vc and it's not high temp. Although I do recommend using high temp on a heat shield, and they do have high temp powder in certain colors.