Paintin My Valvecover

[92 AccordLX]

Ok Im wantin to paint my valvecover and i need some prep tips.

[zipcreature]

Soy-er-ch cubie

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[ArsonistsMind]

well just take that sum o bitch off, sand her down (just scuff up real good) and paint with some spray paint or whatever. youll always get a better job if you take the valve cover off...just dont brake your spark plug wires i did and it was a bitch when your far away from an auto parts store

[92 AccordLX]

Will sandblastin work?

[ArsonistsMind]

oh yes very much so, but its not neccesary...if you do sand blast definantly take your valve cover off first lol..... i cleaned mine and scuffed it up with 120 grit painted 2 coats and it looks beautiful....

[92 AccordLX]

i will do that i just have to decide on a color.Im thinkin bout midnight blue but i dont kno yet.

[bluecb7]

Yes sandblasting will work. And you can't use just any spray paint, you have to use either high temp spray paint, or regular spray paint over high temp primer, and then clear it. Keelekustoms has done some for other members on here. Here are some examples of his, and some others, work, just look for his username, the first few are his. Theres also a DIY on here too.

[ArsonistsMind]

Yes sandblasting will work. And you can't use just any spray paint, you have to use either high temp spray paint, or regular spray paint over high temp primer, and then clear it. Keelekustoms has done some for other members on here. Here are some examples of his, and some others, work, just look for his username, the first few are his. Theres also a DIY on here too.

good point sorry about that, i used engine paint, i just assumed it didnt matter

[CustomLowz]

I sand blasted mine before i prepped it for paint. Used self etching primer, and automotive paint (in a professional paint booth)... No problems with heat at all!

[92 AccordLX]

I appreciate it. what color will look good on my car....92 Accord LX coupe its champagne but pretty much silver.

[KeeleDesign]

look here.. valve cover pic thread

there are a few i have done.. as an idea...or...

[92 AccordLX]

those look awesome. i love the blue ghost flames. how much u charge?

[bluecb7]

look here.. valve cover pic thread

there are a few i have done.. as an idea...or...

Thats the same thread I linked to lol. I was looking through there to get some ideas, love your work keeles.

[nho93accord]

hmm i should sand it down and paint it with high temp red paint.

[NAiL05]

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ht=valve+cover

Thats kinda a half assed DIY. But you get the point. Buy the aircraft stripper in blue. That will take off all that crap on the valve cover works wonders. And then you can prep it however you want whether with primer and sanding it down etc etc.