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Old 03-28-2009 | 02:23 PM
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Default Should I paint my valve covers for my new build?

I'm getting a new motor put in my car next week, I'm wonder if I should do something to dress up my valve covers or something.

This: 418 LS3


Going in this: 2000 Corvette


Any idea's or suggestions?
Old 03-28-2009 | 07:45 PM
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Powder coating would be best, I just painted my black with high temp and they came out nice but not perfect, if you have a powder coater close use them you will be happy or just buy a nice set of polished ones if you got the coin!
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Any color reccomendations? I was thinking NBM like the car.
Old 03-29-2009 | 01:40 AM
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I just spray painted mine black...you can barely see them anyway...but it looks better than oxidized aluminum
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shoot them black...
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did mine black with some high temp clear and they look really nice especially since I relocated my coils. I am painting my lid and manifold NBM and that color is awesome especially if its on a NBM car. Only problem is you can't get NBM in high temp.
Old 03-31-2009 | 10:34 AM
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Powdercoated mine "Red".. i say do it, while you have em off..

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I say powder coat them all the way.

It will last pretty much for ever.


It's just worth it. . . . . I think.
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Here's my valve covers in high temp black and clear




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