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Old 08-Aug-2008, 09:11 PM
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yeaa i was thinking of painting a couple of each: red, black, and blue. then maybe try other colours and sell them one by one as i paint them. and thanks sha i hope it works out for me too. polkaroo killa do you want this one? lol theres one little indent on top that i couldnt get rid of tho. not very noticeable. you can sort of see it in the pic.
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Old 08-Aug-2008, 09:13 PM
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im going to be pickin up some tools and stuff for sanding and painting ill let you guys know when i get things on the way.
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Old 08-Aug-2008, 09:22 PM
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I could most likely be able to get them done in any color.
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Old 08-Aug-2008, 09:25 PM
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id go with red and polished
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Old 09-Aug-2008, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ryan_77
hey guys, so im on my way to starting a little side business of painting and selling valve covers(mostly sohc). i did my first cover and wanted to know what you guys think. my "business" info will be in the advertiser forum soon. heres a pic of my first result. sanded, primed, and painted, not clear coated though.





thanks for looking,
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If you want to advertise your business on TCC you need to contact me about that, otherwise, this is just discussion on the board.

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Old 09-Aug-2008, 10:16 PM
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30 Minutes in my backyard and i could have the same job on my own valve cover..


Now if you were doing air brushing or something, then id be impressed...
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Old 09-Aug-2008, 11:34 PM
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man shut up ... the guy did some good work stop hating
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Old 10-Aug-2008, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jdesouz
man shut up ... the guy did some good work stop hating
ditto..

some people dont have the time, patience, or skills to paint it.
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Old 10-Aug-2008, 10:24 PM
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while we're discussing painting valve covers...

any difference (durability, finishes, cost, etc) between high heat paint + bake vs powdercoating?
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