Valve Cover Paint

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  1. Jsarnold

    Jsarnold Senior Member

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    Anyone have a recommendation for valve cover paint? I need to redo the black paint on some "Powered By Ford" covers.
     
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    I did a aluminum valve cover on a Toyota years ago with a spray can wrinkle black. I can't remember who made it now. It goes on heavy, and when it dries it wrinkles. I then sanded the ribs and lettering to the bare aluminum. It looked pretty good when finished, like an aftermarket cover.
     
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    Wrinkle Valve Covers

    That sounds good. I'll look for some wrinkle paint. Thanks. :Handshake
     
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    I used high temp engine paint and they looked great.
     
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    VHT makes wrinkle paint that is high heat and even has a pick of valve covers on it :thumbs2:


    but....

    if you are trying to be original just get some engine enamel in the same color of what it was stock (usually blue) and use that
     
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