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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Painting the valve cover?
i was wondering how i can paint it into GG same as my car, its red now. what would i need to buy for it to look nice?
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 12:17 AM
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id prob go with engine paint, something thatll handle the heat
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 05:44 AM
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^+1..... But you will likely have a difficult time finding engine/high temp paint that will match GG.

You could get it powder coated...
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 06:24 AM
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I painted mine black and my car is gg I used stove paint and some really detailed sanding. Turned out well though
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Just powder coat it. Normal shops will charge anywhere from $50-$100 and it's perfect.
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 08:22 AM
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Okay thanks guys.
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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Just powder coat it. Normal shops will charge anywhere from $50-$100 and it's perfect.
always worth it
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