Repainted my valve cover

Post by **score** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 12:19 pm

Came out pretty schweet.

Post by **MainEvent212** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 3:32 pm

writeupp!

u think u could do a step by step on how to make it look so good? i'm interested in doing something similar...maybe

Post by **score** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 4:15 pm

MainEvent212 wrote:writeupp!

u think u could do a step by step on how to make it look so good? i'm interested in doing something similar...maybe

OK, here it is:

Step one: Remove valve cover.

Step two: Drive to body shop

Step three: Ask them for a estimate.

It dosnt look that hard. Tape off all the important stuff, paint, then sand the lettering to get rid of the paint.

Post by **silkk** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 5:48 pm

that looks hot

Post by **mynismo** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 6:00 pm

sex in a cover. that is hott.

Post by **D1SR240** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 2:27 am

yea, that looks really good

Post by **Hijacker** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 3:50 am

did they paint the lettering or did they just brush it back down to the aluminum after they finished painting everything.

Another thing I meant to ask last night on AIM, what paint code did they use to match the paint?

Post by **score** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 5:30 am

tenkawa_akito wrote:did they paint the lettering or did they just brush it back down to the aluminum after they finished painting everything.

Another thing I meant to ask last night on AIM, what paint code did they use to match the paint?

Painted the lettering than sanded the paint off.

As for the code I have no idea. They said it was a factory Nissan color, but thats all.

Post by **mynismo** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:31 am

how much was it may i ask? you can buy brand new valve covers from phase2 for $175.

Post by **getnrowdy23** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:38 am

thats pretty

Post by **timmybgood** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 6:04 pm

that looks really nice

i got a question though, that T on the side of the valve cover in the first picture, where does the tube on the left side go? i'm in the middle of installing my SR and i'm not sure where to connect it.

Post by **Hijacker** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:18 pm

mynismo wrote:how much was it may i ask? you can buy brand new valve covers from phase2 for $175.

any good paint shop can do it cheaper than what the new one costs. JGY customs powder coats them for $80

Post by **score** » Sat Sep 18, 2004 4:11 am

Powdercoating is probably a better alternative than paint. You may lose the 'bling,' but its worth the durability.

Post by **Nismo_Freak** » Sun Sep 19, 2004 8:39 pm

My OEM valve cover

Post by **SpeeDDrifT** » Sun Sep 19, 2004 11:03 pm

wow nismo.......very nice...

Post by **chickentendah** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 4:55 pm

nobody here is into polished valve covers or wat?

nice repaint job btw, it's very

Post by **MainEvent212** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 9:49 am

nismo u copied me!

Post by **cnichols** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 12:48 pm

score wrote:Powdercoating is probably a better alternative than paint. You may lose the 'bling,' but its worth the durability.

Why do you lose the 'bling'??? Powdercoating is very versatile when it comes to the colors and effects that it can produce.

I had mine powdercoated with a two coat color that matches my Mediterranean Blue factory paint. It has a base coat and a metallic top coat. It's as shiny as paint and I've spilled fuel all over it and you can't tell at all.

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Post by **score** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 7:06 pm

cnichols wrote:Why do you lose the 'bling'??? Powdercoating is very versatile when it comes to the colors and effects that it can produce.

I had mine powdercoated with a two coat color that matches my Mediterranean Blue factory paint. It has a base coat and a metallic top coat. It's shiny as paint and I've spilt fuel all over it and you can't tell at all.

I stand corrected. That looks very "blingy" indeed.

Post by **2Fass240us** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 8:11 am

score wrote:That looks very "blingy" indeed.

How bout mine?

Beadblasted, powdercoated CAT yellow, and letters sanded off with 320-grit. I plan to hit them with some ~600, mask off the cover, and clear the letters to ensure they don't get dirty (since bare Al tends to show dirt very easily).

The best part? My powdercoating was free through an industrial hookup! Too bad I no longer have access to it.

Post by **Onizuka** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 11:16 am

Looks great man, I need to do this myself...

Post by **Nicksemianiw** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:09 pm

I might do myne white with a CF spark plug cover and either red or black lettering

Post by **cheez80** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 2:55 pm

when i get z32 brake caliper f/r, those will be powdercoated pink. i'll be powdercoating my valve cover to match =D

Post by **2s4x0** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 4:56 am

Also, what i did, is sand the valve cover, then put vasoline on the letters.3 coats primer3 coats flat blackThen just get a paper towel and whipe the letters and the vasoline comes right off so there is the silver letters, then:5 coats high gloss.

Post by **2Fass240us** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:13 am

Nicksemianiw wrote:I might do myne white with a CF spark plug cover and either red or black lettering

This combo would look best with black lettering IMO. I thought about black, but decided it wouldn't look right with the yellow. I think sanded (aluminum color) letters look best for most valvecover colors.

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