Painting Valve Covers.....best "rattle can" paint?
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Painting Valve Covers.....best "rattle can" paint?
Time to paint my valve covers once again. Last paint job using HiTemp spray paint didn't last much over one year before it started flaking off....big time. Who makes a long lasting paint for the 2jz valve covers? I do not want the expense of powder coating....just looking for a good long lasting rattle can paint job. Who has had some long term luck with their valve cover paint job and what did you use?
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yeah right, with my experience rattle can paints have been a problem as far as lasting a long time and not flaking off. I am usually very good about prepping before I paint and for some reason can't get a long lasting finish on those damn aluminum valve covers. Anyone have long lasting results with Brake Caliper paints on the VC's? There has got to be a good rattle can long lasting paint out there for this application. Anyone else with good long term results?
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i was gonna say brake caliper paints as well probably, make sure you sand and prep well and use a high temp primer. primer is the most important part IMO because that's what does all of the sticking to the surface.
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To tell u from my own experience, do not use any of the textured type of spray paint, as it just gets brittle and chips easier.
Also, sand them down till they're buttery smoothe!! I only used aircraft paint remover, stuff works great but I should've also sanded a bit to get them smoother.
Use a primer base coat also, I didn't use primer at all I just sprayed on the paint smh. And definitely finish it off with some clear coat for a smoothe finish - - something I also didn't do lol I def gotta redo it this summer, I'd powder coat them but I I'd rather paint them properly and be all done with it in one day.
Also, sand them down till they're buttery smoothe!! I only used aircraft paint remover, stuff works great but I should've also sanded a bit to get them smoother.
Use a primer base coat also, I didn't use primer at all I just sprayed on the paint smh. And definitely finish it off with some clear coat for a smoothe finish - - something I also didn't do lol I def gotta redo it this summer, I'd powder coat them but I I'd rather paint them properly and be all done with it in one day.
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Since I have never had a problem with Dupli-Color caliper paint, I think I will clean them up super good and spray brake caliper paint on them. I'll report back in a year and let you know how it has held up.