painting intake and valve covers
10-13-2007, 12:41 PM
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painting intake and valve covers yall using rattle cans powder coat or automotive paint... please let me know what brands u are using also... i am just going black... so please help me out
10-13-2007, 01:08 PM
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I did lots of prep work, I sanded down all the grain texture, finished off with 600 grit, Then shot on filler/primer sanded it, then used 2 stage (basecoat/clear coat) rattle can, wet sanded then waxed. It came out VERY smooth and nice.
I know it doesnt match perfect to my car, but I am very happy with it. GM does not sell my color anymore as they discontinued it. I would have had to use 2 part auto paint with spray gun and I didnt want to go through all of that.
I know it doesnt match perfect to my car, but I am very happy with it. GM does not sell my color anymore as they discontinued it. I would have had to use 2 part auto paint with spray gun and I didnt want to go through all of that.
10-13-2007, 01:14 PM
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Just painted my CAI black with slp letters orange and i used a rattle can. I didnt think it was necessary to paint with automotive paint. I used Dupli-Color Gloss black engine enamel "with ceramic". I used a 1200* degree. I also painted my engine bay last night. Looks good Let me know if you wan see pics ill post a couple up.
10-13-2007, 01:58 PM
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Painted my valve covers with just a rattle can... Prep is the most mportant part, must be free of ALL dirt, grease and grime... Painting is the easy part and will stick fine to a clean surface.
10-13-2007, 04:29 PM
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yea i am just on a budget want to spend all my money on the car parts to get it back up and running so 20-30 bucks for paint and sand paper is better then paying to have it powder coated or shot with automotive paint
