im thinking about painting my valve cover black tomorrow, so what type of paint do u guys think would be the best. i was also wondering if a fine sandpaper would be safe to use on it to get the grit off?

 

Use a red scuff pad. It'll get in the smaller areas better. Just use some hi temp primer and paint from autozone. Make sure u clean it with alcohol before u paint it.

 

where would i get the red scuff pad

 

Don't know for sure but prolly a hardware store or walmart

 

sweet thanks for the advice guys if the weather is nice im doing it ill post pics of it when its done

 

if u want it to look good use a paint from a legit paint shop..u can get custom colors moxed in rattle cans for like 20$. I just did mine with a gun and it came out great. The rattle cans from a paint shop work way better than an autozone an also. Use a scotch brite pad(the red pad) to scuff it also.

 

sweet thanks dude

 

no problem but seriously if u have a spare 15 bucks get it mixed at an autobody paint store and i promise it will come out much much better

 

^looks sick bro, sub'd for info about this. I want to eventually paint mine too just not sure what color. After seeing this green, im thinking of going bronze, now that i hear you can get custom colors at a shop.

Goodluck man, i wanna see finished pics if you do it

 

how long does it take for them to mix it

 

Definitely use primer and clear coat. It'll look so much better and last longer then just paint.

 

i looked through a paint book..guy took down the code and came back in 5 minutes with a can for me lol

 

this also...if u want it to look flawless do a filler primer and wet sand it down and it will be as smooth as glass.

 

when you get the paint mixed is it just regular car paint for a special paint because it will be on the valve cover

 

thanks for all the info guys i just hope the weather is good cause im ready to do this

 

Sand the primer and buff the clear coat and it'll look like glass

 

oh yeah do they make a high temp primer and how long should i let it dry for

 

About 15 minutes between coats and at least 3 hours before u handle it. Make sure that u do it in a warm area.

 

cool

 

they do make an engine primer for high temp and it will say on the can..usually like 15-20 minutes but it depends on the brand...duplicolor and krylon primers usually are the fastest drying times then u have rustoleum which takes like 3 hours haha

 

thanks

 

well looks like im waiting till next weekend the weather is shitty and cold sub for pics

 

Scotchbrite pads is what dude is talking about to sand. I deburr my parts before running them with these. Got a bunch in my garage I "borrowed" from work if you need some. Real shitty weather today, supposed to be a little better tomorrow. How is it going to go from 75 to 45 in a day. Thats messed up

 

lol i know that what happens when u want to work on the car

 

Aww man, i was looking forward to some pics bro lol. Hopefully you guys get better weather soon. Its like 75 degrees coast weather over where im at