Quote Originally Posted by blacknightteg
im wanting to paint my Valve cover soon, and i want to know if anyone has or knows of where to go or could write me up something showing me how to paint my valve cover. thanks!
Materials

Valve cover
Painters tape
Razor blade
Shop towels by the roll
Aluminum Foil turkey pan
Klean-Strip Aircraft Remover - 1 quart
Paint Thinner - 1 quart
Sandpaper - 1000, 1500, & 2000 grit
3m Sandpaper Block

Duplicolor Premium Self-Etching Primer
Duplicolor or VHT Engine Paint (both companies are together now)


Cleaning

Place the valve cover in the foil pan and heavily coat with aircraft remover using a paint brush or tooth brush.

Let it sit for 15 minutes or until the paint has completely bubbled.

Wipe off the paint and scrub any remaining with the toothbrush.

Rinse with a hose or pressure washer.

You now have a bare aluminum valve cover.



Painting

Wipe down with paint thinner using sheets of shop towels.

Mask as well as you can anything you don't want painted. ie the larger raised letters. The more you tape the less you have to sand off and polish later.

Wipe again with paint thinner. Allow to dry.

Spray the Primer following directions on can. Allow to dry.

Spray paint following the directions on the can. Reapply according to directions as necessary. Allow to cure.



Polishing Raised letters

Using a sanding block and 1000 grit gently remove the paint from the raised letters.

Resand with 1500 then 2000.

Use polishing compound on letters if desired.