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Diamond_lude · #1 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 03:18 AM

Ive searched google for awhile and im gettin mixed answers. I wanna paint my valve cover but i was just woinderin if i have to use VHT or will regular spray paint work? The valve cover doesnt get thathot so i kinda figured i could. lemme kno plz. Thanx guys

Nfrank89 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 03:38 AM

does this answer your question? ENG: Universal - How to paint your valve cover.

Nikoms · #3 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Nfrank89

does this answer your question? ENG: Universal - How to paint your valve cover.

gj on the search :D lol

for the op of thread, Personally id knock all that off with a sandblaster.it will be nice and smooth at the end. Then you HAVE to use Hi-temp resistant paint or it will be a waste of your money.

Nfrank89 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 07:08 AM

agreed^

if it's worth doing then it's worth doing right.

Blk_n_Blu_BB6 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 08:15 AM

If you want it to last forever I'd get it powdered coated. But if you are going to DIY definitly have to use high temp paint. Unless you want the effect that someone stabbed your valve cover and it bled everywhere

Nikoms · #6 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Blk_n_Blu_BB6

If you want it to last forever I'd get it powdered coated. But if you are going to DIY definitly have to use high temp paint. Unless you want the effect that someone stabbed your valve cover and it bled everywhere

Powder coating is expensive as hell though well worth the $$$ put up for it just saying it costs a pretty penny.

Blk_n_Blu_BB6 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 09:05 AM

^^
It would depend on where you go to get it powdered coated. Just thought I'd throw that out there. If you want a permanent job and have some extra money I'd get it powdered coated. If not then I'd go with the DIY high temp paint.

OneRedLude · #8 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Diamond_lude

Ive searched google for awhile and im gettin mixed answers. I wanna paint my valve cover but i was just woinderin if i have to use VHT or will regular spray paint work? The valve cover doesnt get thathot so i kinda figured i could. lemme kno plz. Thanx guys

Please don't use regular paint. I dare you to drive around for 30 mins and then see how long you can hold onto your valve cover. It gets hella hot.

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Originally Posted by Nikoms

Powder coating is expensive as hell though well worth the $$$ put up for it just saying it costs a pretty penny.

Powder coating isn't all that expensive. You can get all 4 rims done for ~150 dollars, and a valve cover would probably be no more than 60 bucks for an ABSOLUTE MAX. That's the beauty of powder coating, its uber cheap

karvounas · #9 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 12:47 PM

much better to use a high temperature spray for you to be sure.

Irish Luder · #10 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 01:46 PM

Ok I'm going to be different here and say you don't need high temp paint, you can use regular cellulose paint to paint your rocker cover, I've painted 10-15 rocker covers in the last 2 years and all are still perfect. I've also painted brake callipers in regular paint and they're fine too. As long as you prep it well and prime it there shouldn't be a problem.

Nfrank89 · #11 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 04:12 PM

whats the price difference in regular and high temp paint? the only way i wouldnt go with the high temp paint is if it costs $20 more than the regular paint

Diamond_lude · #12 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 05:27 PM

Well what I was thinkin I'd do is prime w/high temp primer and then paint w/reg spray paint. VHT is like $10/can vs like $3 for normal spray paint. But this thread is a prime example of what I meant when I said I searched but came up w/mixed reviews haha. Everyone has somethin dif to say lol. Thanx for all the info tho. I was thinkin about sand blastin the VC. Anyone have a ballpark price on it?

eludeauthority · #13 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OneRedLude

Please don't use regular paint. I dare you to drive around for 30 mins and then see how long you can hold onto your valve cover. It gets hella hot.

i used montana graffiti spray paint and it holds up super well. no clear coat or anything, just baked it in the oven to settle paint. one can cost me $6 and i only used about 3-4 coats on mine. it has been 8 months now since i painted it and there are absolutely no imperfections whatsoever on the paint, even after heat. go ahead and blow your money on powdercoating or some expensive treatment, or just lay down $6 at an art store for some spanish motana paint for the same outcome...

~~M0B5TA~~ · #14 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 09:26 PM

you can use normal paint. VHT is for stuff like header/block .. but it doesnt hurt to use VHT for valve cover if u want

Diamond_lude · #15 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 09:44 PM

Haha see...its still half n half. I think I'm just gonna do VHT primer w/normal paint and then ill clear it w/VHT clear coat. Does anyone object to what my plan is? :tounge:

Lazer · #16 (**permalink**) 02-09-2010, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Diamond_lude

Haha see...its still half n half. I think I'm just gonna do VHT primer w/normal paint and then ill clear it w/VHT clear coat. Does anyone object to what my plan is? :tounge:

do that, come back in one year and make it a definitive thing. no more half and half

acole23 · #17 (**permalink**) 02-09-2010, 12:30 AM

why not VHT everything?? making it sure.. just don't use normal spray paint that cost under 5 dollars.
check this out Show off Your VALVE Cover 2nd to the last post is mine i used custom made spray paint with primer. the dude said it works till 100 degrees C.
it is cheap. cost me $22NZD for that custom made ywllow.
it's been yellowed for 4 months now and still smooth....

eludeauthority · #18 (**permalink**) 02-09-2010, 02:01 AM

whatever paint you use...just bake it! as in stick the vc in the oven to settle the paint so it sticks nicely and doesn't scratch off with your fingernail.

here's the site i used when i did mine if you care...Dig My Honda - How To Paint Your Honda Valve Cover

goose2190 · #19 (**permalink**) 02-09-2010, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by eludeauthority

i used montana graffiti spray paint and it holds up super well. no clear coat or anything, just baked it in the oven to settle paint. one can cost me $6 and i only used about 3-4 coats on mine. it has been 8 months now since i painted it and there are absolutely no imperfections whatsoever on the paint, even after heat. go ahead and blow your money on powdercoating or some expensive treatment, or just lay down $6 at an art store for some spanish motana paint for the same outcome...

Where did you get a montana for 6 bucks? What art store?

xshadownetx · #20 (**permalink**) 02-09-2010, 02:06 AM

i used VHT and look at my avatar, its still strong as can be...4 coats of black, 4 coats of silver 4 coats of red (where applied) then 8 coats of clear all over (i did a clear after every 2 coats of paint to give it a more glossy look.......)

xshadownetx · #21 (**permalink**) 02-09-2010, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by eludeauthority

whatever paint you use...just bake it! as in stick the vc in the oven to settle the paint so it sticks nicely and doesn't scratch off with your fingernail.

here's the site i used when i did mine if you care...Dig My Honda - How To Paint Your Honda Valve Cover

or just start your car and let it run for 15 minutes.....

Diamond_lude · #22 (**permalink**) 02-09-2010, 03:34 AM

Im just gonna go with VHT all around. Once I Get it all done Ill Post pics. thanx for all the info guys. Much appreciated

Nfrank89 · #23 (**permalink**) 02-09-2010, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Diamond_lude

Im just gonna go with VHT all around. Once I Get it all done Ill Post pics. thanx for all the info guys. Much appreciated

good plan bro

eludeauthority · #24 (**permalink**) 02-09-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by goose2190

Where did you get a montana for 6 bucks? What art store?

local place in colorado...or freaky's-the smoke shop, if those are also outside of colorado...

Lazer · #25 (**permalink**) 02-09-2010, 07:50 PM

just noticed a chip on my VC...may be doin somw painting this summer.

Be sure to post up process pics and results man!

Diamond_lude · #26 (**permalink**) 02-09-2010, 10:45 PM

Will do. Had to pay 600 to get my car outta impound =( long story short an a$$hole nieghbor got my car towed (yall kno its not runnin so its just been parked by my garage in the alley) bc he thinks he owns the alley. So all my money (literally all lol) just got my car back n towed home. But next week when I get payed ill buy all my paints n stuff. I'm gonna prep this week. I'm also in the process of changin the color of my EL cluster. Ill be postin a write up when I'm finished. I played hell findin one so I'm gonna do it lol.

Diamond_lude · #27 (**permalink**) 02-09-2010, 10:55 PM

Btw I found montana paint online for like $6. Just googled it.

xshadownetx · #28 (**permalink**) 02-10-2010, 12:17 AM

my neighbors hate my car -.- they say its too loud!

so i kinda know how you feel in reguards to having to pay money for something your neighbors did

Diamond_lude · #29 (**permalink**) 02-10-2010, 03:35 AM

No see thats the kicker...my car has been inoperable since october. They just didnt like me parkin it in the alley. Total BS lol. Oh well...tis life

Nikoms · #30 (**permalink**) 02-10-2010, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by OneRedLude

Please don't use regular paint. I dare you to drive around for 30 mins and then see how long you can hold onto your valve cover. It gets hella hot.

Powder coating isn't all that expensive. You can get all 4 rims done for ~150 dollars, and a valve cover would probably be no more than 60 bucks for an ABSOLUTE MAX. That's the beauty of powder coating, its uber cheap

I know how the process and the material cost and takes so yes imo its a bit expensive but then you gotta think Its a service and thats what the main cost is in.

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