I polishing a valve cover. need opinions!

[I ask good questions]

Like I said, im working on polishing a spare s13 kade valve cover, and if it turns out right Ill sell it. Should I shave the letters?

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Also, any tips on sanding and polishing around the letters if i choose to keep them?

[MR.chris]

Just use paint stripper. You can get it at at auto paint supply store or at lowes etc... And keep the letters.

[ashibah83]

Just use paint stripper. You can get it at at auto paint supply store or at lowes etc... And keep the letters.

there is a difference between polishing and removing paint.....

use rotary tools, small grinding wheels, like a dremel

[wishin_on_an_sr]

^what he said. i polished my manifold with a dremel and a wire wheel. you can do a valve cover this way. id say leave the letters. id suggest clear coating it, however im not sure if it would hold up to the heat haven't had a problem with my mani though

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the hardest thing other than the letters are little stress cracks or something in the casting. Im down to some heavy duty emory cloth getting these things out. I hope this comes out nice. Thanks for the input guys. I read an article on using a dremel and using self adhesive sand paper and making little cones to sand in tiny areas. going to give that a try.