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  1. 03-28-2007, 06:38 PM #1
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    Talking My attempt at Customizing my "Valve Cover"

    Since I had alot of free time today I decided to start working on my valve cover. I figured i'd share my progress with you guys. I am no professional so it is not flawless but so far I feel good about the results. The job is not complete, but I will post pics of the completed job. I am still debating on the design I want so I just layed a layer of white while I make my decision.

    Here are the pics!

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  2. 03-28-2007, 06:44 PM #2
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    nice work man cant wait for finished product
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    Looks really good

    How much did that strip spray cost and how much did you use? I have a few valve covers I want to try painting. thanks


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    Quote Originally Posted by 90crxowner
    Looks really good

    How much did that strip spray cost and how much did you use? I have a few valve covers I want to try painting. thanks
    it's not a spray, it's just a can and it's a clearish thick paste substance...wipe it on with a toothbrush/paintbrush and let it sit for 15 minutes or so.
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    It's like $2-5 a can.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fr33way
    It's like $2-5 a can.
    From where? I bought 2 at Autozone for 14.
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    nice job.. i need to do that...
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    I have a 4age vc i've been working with for a while. Since my first corolla. Never finished you and bucky may motivated me to finish.
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    ive seen one with a jap flag thing on it. Looked pretty cool. But being you have a honda id say be completely original, something no one has ever done.


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    Thanks for all the feedback

    Quote Originally Posted by 90crxowner
    Looks really good

    How much did that strip spray cost and how much did you use? I have a few valve covers I want to try painting. thanks
    The cans cost like $7 each at Auto Zone. I used about 3/4 of the can to strip the valve cover, and it came off pretty quick.

    Quote Originally Posted by HachiDori
    I have a 4age vc i've been working with for a while. Since my first corolla. Never finished you and bucky may motivated me to finish.
    I expect to see some pics of your finished product in the near future. Bucky actually motivated me!

    Quote Originally Posted by Marta Mike
    ive seen one with a jap flag thing on it. Looked pretty cool. But being you have a honda id say be completely original, something no one has ever done.
    Yeah no "Rising Sun" for me. Hopefully my design will be considered completely original.
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    had gold rising sun w/ white background too....................got tired of it.! del sol ftw!!!!!


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    I like your work good job!
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    wheres the finished version?

    im about to have a valve cover machined flat accross the top and sand blasted.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SPOOLIN
    wheres the finished version?

    im about to have a valve cover machined flat accross the top and sand blasted.
    what valve cover?
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    ya
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    Quote Originally Posted by SPOOLIN
    ya
    B-series?
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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    B-series?

    he said its the "Y A" valve cover.. lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by sHpReLuDe
    he said its the "Y A" valve cover.. lol
    wtf is YA?
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    I wish I had a nice valve cover to customize.
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    update?
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    ^^The canvas is set just need to lay down the design, but I will post some updated pics soon.
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    yea cmon
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    More pics???
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