Ok so Decided to do this all in 6hours before work probably not a good idea but I've done this a few other times with no issues!

Airbrush gun for consistent flow of paint or you can use a real gun/ spray paint doesn't matter I prefer Real automotive hi-temp paint.



1. Removed all bolts, clips, clamps Etc from Valve Cover! <Make sure to cover this so nothing falls in or gets to dirty while working on this project.



2. Cleaned it all with alcohol, Sanded it with 320 Grit, someone suggested 220 but you'll probably end up with scuffing if your not careful 320 does nicely! Again wipe it all done make sure nothing is left but a dull finish after you re-clean after sanding... Sorry didn't take a picture at the time.

3. I'm using a Automotive Metallic Base Coat for this because My finish Coat will be a Anodized style paint. Apply 3 even coats waiting approx 10 min's between coats so that you have no runs. This is the 1st coat.

It looks like primer but its actually the base coat on top of it.



4. Wait an hour after this Base cure's fully! Finish product now just to let this sit for 3hours before handling, 7 days to completely cure!



Time to head to work!

 

Turned out nice!

 

I know, Everytime I go to paint something I'm so nervous but I paint for a living so it usually turns out decent haha

 

looks pretty good

 

Looks good. I think you should reroute the throttle cable also

 

that looks great... nice job

 

i want this exact color!

 

Any opinions on routing it, I tried to route it behind it and it made my idle go wacko!

 

Looks great!

 

Looks great! how you driven much with it on the car? Im curious to how well it holds up.
-Edwin

 

Drove it yesterday to work and back, drove it to work this morning showed my co-worker at lunch its still shinny brand new, I can touch it by hand without leaving prints on it, but wouldn't recommend touching it until about a week.

So about 50~ miles on it since yesterday

 

looks great!

 

Well I tried to relocate the throttle cable and it scuff up the front section of the valve cover, guess I get to make a touch up thread now !

 

where did you buy the paint?

 

local paint shop