imarkus

what did you use to cover the engine when you took off the valve cover?

'89-Gilbert

just throw some clean rags over it making sure its completly covered.

vtecgoesbwahh

really nice job thanks for the tips its perfect

jeff_leonor

sonny did u use wrinkle paint as well??

clumzy

How does this hold up over time. Does it flake or chip easy?

I've seen quite a few crappy valve cover paint jobs, that's why I ask.

uY_civic

Yes, I used wrinkle paint.

k1e1v1i1n

no word on longevity of this paint ? i am guessing just the same as stock

EKproject

thats sick bro...amazing job..thanks for the diy..definetly gonna try it out.

clumzy

FYI I did a little research on VHT paints and found that the following:

VHT Wrinkle Plus paint is rated to 350F / 177C. That seems a little low to me in terms of engine temperatures. VHT Wrinkle Plus™ Coatings

VHT Brake Caliper paint is rated to 900F / 482C. This seems more reasonable to me in terms of engine temps. So this is what I bought.

As an alternative you might want to go with the Engine Enamel 550F or the Engine Metallic 650F. Just my 0.02.

orthow

^You should have done more research..

Valvecovers do not require high heat paint. Wrinkle paint was manufactured to recreate OEM valvecover paint..if they thought that it should be a higher temp rating they would have simply adjusted the formulation..instead they kept it the way it is and kept the super high temp paint for the brake calipers..where it IS actually needed.

Go get the wrinkle paint as it completely trumps the effect of regular paint.

clumzy

Have you used VHT caliper paint on a road course car? In lapping conditions it burns (turns black) and flakes.

FYI there's also a VHT product called "Flameproof" that's over 1000F rated for applications like manifolds and exhausts. But they're all mat finishes.

Jonsin

if i paint the spark plug cover as well, can i just use regular spray paint for plastics?

Martin_vtec

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do u ever have anything positive to say... there valve covers look great id like to see what u can do



by the way sonny ur civic looks ill man

jayp6969

doing mine today with duplicolor engine enamel should have pictures up soon so far is looking pretty sweet great write up boys!!!

seanv98

What paint stripper did you use? I'm doing mine next week.

spike

You can use paint stripper, or if you can get your hands on it, there is a aircraft paint stripper that you put in the paint with a brush, but you need to wear rubber gloves, because it burns your skin if you get it on it. Or you can sand it down like in the old days.

jayp6969

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seanv98

Looks good man.

jayp6969

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