Painting Valve Cover

[cscott784]

I want to paint my valve cover. Would I need any special paint? and is there a special tool i need for unistallation or would i just bolt it off, paint it, then bolt it back on.

Thanks

Scott

[Melt]

get some high heat paint at your local autoparts store ... and yes, basically bolt it off, you may need a new valve cover seal but other than that it will be nice and easy for you.

Edit: Check out my how to on painting the brake calipers, follows the same principle

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t71266.html

[cscott784]

Great! Thanks Melt. Wow your everywhere. =0)
how much would the gasket cost?

[BLU CIVIC]

DEPENDS...IF U GET JUST THE COVER GASKET OR THE COVER AND SPARKPLUG GASKETS.....RANGE...I THINK $6-$12...DON'T QUOTE ME ON THAT

[aces1980]

Yeah it's like $13 for the enitire kit. valve cover gasket and sparkplug rings. not bad. i bought mine at autozone

[1PhatCX]

like melt said.. get High heat paint! thats a definate MUST!
also. read the labels. try and find a company that makes high heat stuff that protects against oil and grease...
i recommend dupli colour! there great for paint.
heres what i used

[cscott784]

Will I need to adjust my spark plugs again? I dont know how to do that, so if it is necessay I dont think I will do it.....


Scott

[1PhatCX]

i have no idea hehe, i just tossed mine back in and didnt think about it... but i think if ur takin the valve cover off cant u just leave the spark plugs in? i'm not too sure about that, maybe someone else can correct me there cuz i dont wanna give u bad info!

[Marc-OS]

You don't have to take the spark plugs out, just the wires.

[88hondaowner]

use some engine degreaser too. it takes all the grime off then wash it. let it dry and paint away with hi heat paint

[cscott784]

Cool! So I dont need to sand it or anything. How many coats and how long should the whole process take. Thanks

Scott

[walt0023]

i say you have it done right and get it powder coated but if you want to paint it then def. sand it. and put as many coats as needed to cover the valve cover.