"EVOLUTION" Valve Cover... Update Engine Bay Pics
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Wow - Good to know. I might have a project ahead of me... I think my only concern would be the clear coat part - Im not sure how the wrinkle finish would react, and it'd be hard to coat *just* the EVOLUTION.
Either way, lookin good and thanks for the tip!
-Matt
Either way, lookin good and thanks for the tip!
-Matt
Originally Posted by kmxxbadboy
Thanks a ton Matt. I decided to go with a 3/4 NPT plug for the rear that will reduce it to a 3/8 NPT and then use a 90 degree swivel fitting to connect it to stainless steel hosing. Since it's not really a very high pressure system, I don't think there will be much compromising of the fittins. I will be permatex coating the threads for added security and stability.
As for the EVOLUTION part, I used a die grinder at first to get to the bare metal below. Magnesium is a very dull dark metal and this required that I used the following grits - 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500 and 2000 to finally get some luster out of the metal. I then went with two different metal polishes. The first gave it a dull finish, and the second gave it a high luster mirror-like finish. I clear coated afterwards to retain the luster.
As for the EVOLUTION part, I used a die grinder at first to get to the bare metal below. Magnesium is a very dull dark metal and this required that I used the following grits - 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500 and 2000 to finally get some luster out of the metal. I then went with two different metal polishes. The first gave it a dull finish, and the second gave it a high luster mirror-like finish. I clear coated afterwards to retain the luster.
