2G: Powdercoating I got done

[jpmxrider489]

So I paid this guy to do my valve cover, comp cover, and oil cap. I got all this done for 70 bucks. Im very happy with the way it turned out. Let me know what you think. I was his second customer and was reluctant but he stepped up and did well. He is very good to work with.

Powder Coating by BS Speed Shop - DSM Classifieds

[TSi Kid]

Holy sh*t what a deal. The both look great

[jmdst28]

looks great. where is he at in pittsburgh?

[jcart953]

Yea that does look good especially for that price. I been wanting to get mine done for a while, i might have to look him up.

[snowborder714]

Did he also media blast the valve cover? If so, and you have the baffles still in, this could cause issues later.

[Aproductions]

Did he also media blast the valve cover? If so, and you have the baffles still in, this could cause issues later.

I agree with this, if they were left in it is strongly recommended that you take them out and clean everything real good.

On a side note, you got a killer deal!

[Dsm304]

what color is that??? Looks great

[jpmxrider489]

Originally Posted by snowborder714

Did he also media blast the valve cover? If so, and you have the baffles still in, this could cause issues later.

What kind of issues? I would have to weld them back in?

Other than that. He did a great job.

[TSi Kid]

What kind of issues? I would have to weld them back in?

Other than that. He did a great job.

You get the media stuck in the valve cover and then it gets ran through your system. Make sure you rinse the VC until nothing comes out anymore; if anything even does.

[snowborder714]

Issues with media being stuck and potentially releasing into your engine later on. If you've ever seen pictures of the baffle removed, there's usually a good bit of cooked oil underneath it. The media particles can get stuck in this and then release if the oil softens up enough because of the heat. The best way to do this would be to remove them (drill out spot welds), clean it all up (preferably using media, but would be best to be done by hand now since it's already coated), and then purchase an aluminum baffle from greengoblin and have it welded back in. The one you pull out is steel and would not go back in very easily/nicely.

[reborn750]

wow wow settle down guys. I am the one who powdercoated the vc and housing. Im located in South Dakota not pittsburg also btw. The valvecover was not media blasted because it came to me stripped already. I did spend alot of time sanding and touching up until i thought it was perfect. I then pre baked and wiped with alchohol as an extra measure to make sure it was clean. Im really glad jpmxrider was soo pleased with his valvecover, i also think it turned out really good. Also did he mention the $70 included shipping I would love to do more valvecovers and parts if you guys are interested. I really enjoy doing this and thats why i do it soo cheap. I have been doing alot of parts for the local performance machine shop in town and they have always been very pleased as well. Send the parts guys, my prices are cheap, quality is good, and turn around time is faster than anyone. Email me at jordan_steen@hotmail.com if interested

[greengoblin]

Did you but a clear over the chrome powder? Also what is going on with the lettering?

KEvin

[reborn750]

yep, sure did. The clear actually brought the shine of the chrome down a little imo but its necessary. Eastwood now has single stage chrome that doesnt need clear that id like to try soon. The letters are gashed up pretty good from what im assuming was a grinder.

[greengoblin]

The eastwwod single stage chrome is ok but really not that great either. Clear on top really is the only way to go even though you do loose some of the reflective quality of the chrome.

Kevin

[reborn750]

thanks for the heads up, ile keep that in mind.

[jpmxrider489]

I'm very happy with the way it turned out. I saw a thread on here where he drilled and tapped the stock vent on the left of the vc to the intake. And then put a thread in an fitting on it. What you guys think?

[97polotalon]

Looks real good!

[hawkman gsx]

WOW!!! looks good man for only 70$ you cant beat that no were good deal man

[jpmxrider489]

Has anyone else tapped that hole to put a an fitting there? I would reccommend this guy. He's great to deal with.

[Black Widow97]

Looks awesome.

[hyp3]

Clean work

[jpmxrider489]

Who on here has tapped there vc with a an fitting?

[JwpRider]

STM ALUMINUM VALVE COVER -AN FITTING | 90-99 DSM

Use this...no welding...

[jpmxrider489]

Originally Posted by JwpRider

STM ALUMINUM VALVE COVER -AN FITTING | 90-99 DSM

Use this...no welding...

Has anyone else done this? It would be nice if calan came in.

[jpmxrider489]

Originally Posted by JwpRider

STM ALUMINUM VALVE COVER -AN FITTING | 90-99 DSM

Use this...no welding...

Does anyone know if they make this fitting in 8an. I have a bunch of -8 hose laying around. Im going to contact STM tomorow and see if they come up with anything. I think this would be alot easier than paying somebody to weld and its less risky for drilling. So if anyone has a link to a 8an adapter like the one above.

[tinydancergst]

I think that stuff looks freakin great. I'd like mine done here pretty soon as well.

[2skippy]

Looks good, and for the price can't beat it

[ishnish]

Reborn, do you only powdercoat? Or can you shave and weld AN fittings as well? I can't find ANYONE who can do that and make the fittings look flush either. TCC is being terrible with communication and so is Bonehead Performance. I'm getting desperate here lol

[Bud92gsx]

70 Shipped huh.Maybe I'll send my extra VC over.

[mikesx4911]

You cant complain about 70 buxs lol, normal prices is 70 just for a valve cover lol. The work looks to be pretty good quality as well. Slap it on and get some bling bling under the hood :-)