I'm painting my valve cover this weekend and wanted to know what things to avoid doing or things I cannot forget to do. I have new a new gasket and paint. Is there anything else I need? I know I need primer but is there a certain kind I need or just what is at my local pep boys? Should I lubricate the new gasket before putting it in? and how long of a job are me and my friends looking at? just some misc. questions I had. Thanks.

~Eric

 

This guide done by RRM would be a great help for u:
https://www.evolutionm.net/features/...orner&id=19&s=

A couple warnings, dont overtighten or undertighten the six 10mm screws holding the valve cover in place otherwise you will break your valve cover or cause a major oil mess in your engine bay and trust me, it isnt fun to clean. Other than that... good luck bud, be sure to post some pix after ur done

 

Make sure you use High Temp paint.

 

I completely forgot about that article...thanks that will be a big help.

 

np, just lookin out for everyone's best interest

 

i painted my valve cover with high temp blue anodized paint... came out AWESOME! i will post pics when i get to use a dig. camera. it required some mild sanding, but for a rattle can job, it kicks ***. try to keep the paint from getting on the gasket though.

 

I'm gonna use the duplicolor red annodize paint. Hope it turns out good.

 

where do you get the annodize paint at?

 

I'm going to use purple with silver sparkles for mine!

 

wipe it down with alcohol thoroughly before painting.... use 1100+ degree paint, dont use 500,

it will last about 6-8 months before it starts to fade...

if you save up about 75-100 bucks you can get it powder coated!!!