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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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Valve cover painted...

Just recently painted my valve cover on the weekend since the weather was warm.. Not done yet, going to finish it off with just a few more clear coat then install on the weekend...










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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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+1 for pics installed looks good
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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Looks good, i like the blue, but lets see it installed.
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 08:07 AM
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updated.. here's the pics installed on the car... still waiting for my uicp, coilcover and fuse box cover to come in... will also do wire tuck when it gets warmer...










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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 09:22 AM
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I like that a lot man! good job, is that the stock valve cover? I havent looked at it yet lol
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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yup.. it's stock.. thanks..
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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nice job.
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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what kind of paint did you use?
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Brokenevo
what kind of paint did you use?
I used Dupli Color - Engine Enamel
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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Not bad.
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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Looks good
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 09:55 AM
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The finish looks a bit splotchy to me. Did you prep it well before painting? Anyway, its a lot better than what it looked like stock, but I would have gotten it powder coated..

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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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How's that UICP workin out for you? (lame, I know...)

I think it turned out good when situated in the engine bay. The non-installed pics look pretty cheesy, but like others said it looks good installed.
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Frankiago
How's that UICP workin out for you? (lame, I know...)

I think it turned out good when situated in the engine bay. The non-installed pics look pretty cheesy, but like others said it looks good installed.
Thanks, my stock one is back on just waiting for my ams one to arrive.. hope it comes soon same with the complex coil cover....
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by cpunlamd
The finish looks a bit splotchy to me. Did you prep it well before painting? Anyway, its a lot better than what it looked like stock, but I would have gotten it powder coated..
hehe.. thanks.. but I am going to get it powder coated later on.. just wanted to try to paint it myself and see how it turns out...
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