Painted Valve Covers [Merged 11-8]

[w1kk3d]

Kinda graffiti with reddish/purple lines running thru it. (that have heat faded already, )

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[DevilSperm]

is it hard to remove the valve cover. i cant just pop it off can i, isnt there oil n shit there? sorry for being such a newb but this is my first car and im 15 yrs old and this is my second post.

you have to get a new valve cover gasket also...bout 33-40 bux

 

[TalonR]

Of the subject....but w1kk3d.....I noticed you had that whole grounding strap thing going on.....I saw those on ebay........Do they actually help

 

[w1kk3d]

People who never tried it say no/have their theories. But this is the 2nd car I've done it on, and I say yes. My last talon sat in a dealer lot for more than 3 months w/o being started, fired right up first try. Always started in arctic WI winter, same with my current Talon. I made them myself for about $10. Nothing to lose really

 

[1993eclipseGS]

My newest.. This one is Chrome. The picture was taken with my webcam so it doesnt really do any justice at all. In person you can see your reflection like a mirror.

 

[GSXTBOY]

Heres mine just finished it.

 

[ckozlgod]

How did you paint the lettering on that?

 

[w1kk3d]

not painted...it's sanded/dremeled/polished

 

[adgators99]

did you guys prep your paint jobs in anyway, also when placing the valve cover back on, do you just put the gasket on it and slap it down, or do you have to do something special so the gasket stays in the right place.

by the way, nice job guys, keep them coming - inspiring me

 

[svave]

here is mine....let me know what u think!

 

[cuttheduck]

did you guys prep your paint jobs in anyway, also when placing the valve cover back on, do you just put the gasket on it and slap it down, or do you have to do something special so the gasket stays in the right place.

by the way, nice job guys, keep them coming - inspiring me

Heres some good links to keep yah busy
You just press the gaskets on and tighten to spec. You may need a lil gasket sealant around the half-moon gasket. The link I cant find is awesome and very detailed, see if I can find it.

How to clenn/prep/paint valve cover


Painting valve cover

RESERVED FOR THE BEST LINK I CANT FIND YET

 

[jasoncitrano]

check this out i painted let me know what ya guys think

 

[IHeartTurbo]

Black, green, red, orange, and white? Sorry, not my thing.

 

[iowaboostin]

I'm not a flame guy, but I gotta give you props for working on it I'm not feelin the green letters though.

 

[jasoncitrano]

you guys are almost to brutally honest...all done by hand though just wanted to see somethin different dont' worry it's not goin on the car just hangin it up i guess gotta love the spares...

 

[dont need 8]

Black, green, red, orange, and white? Sorry, not my thing.

That post cracked me up cause it is right above one of those silly colored signatures you guys made.

 

[halik008]

flames and compact/coupes don't mix

 

[blcknspo0ln]

so true.


big flames = big v8's

 

[DSM MAN]

Black, green, red, orange, and white? Sorry, not my thing.

Ya you of all people . Jp.

 

[~laser_craver~]

if you could paint one red with black lettering for a resonable price i might take one...

ryan

 

[quiksilver38]

I dont like it, too colorful :thumbdown

 

[Coup D E'Tat]

Don't like flames, but nice job on the design/paint work.

 

[L0G1C]

I dig it. It's not for me, but I dig it.

 

[DrunkPenguin]

Doesnt the paint come off when it gets hot?



John

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

yes I'm also interested in what you used to paint it.