Dressing up stock valve covers

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I'm in the proccess of putting things together for my Head/cam swap. Just found out that Fox valve covers aren't going to work on my car with the AFM power pipe. So I'm going to have to use my stock valve covers with Pro mag rockers, I don't have the money for new ones.

Any ideas on how to make these things look better? Like what paint/primer to use?

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Heres a pic of my stockers, I ran over the original paint with various grits of sandpaper, and then painted then with VHT engine paint. Nothing special, but they didn't turn out too bad.

 

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Those look awesome, I might try mine in silver.

 

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You can remove the paint and polish them. However since they are not aluminum, spray several clear coats shortly after so they don't rust.

 

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That sounds like an even better idea. What would you guys suggest using to polish up the aluminum? I would think that sandpaper would leave alot of scratches.

 

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Head over to your local auto parts store and purchase a can of paint remover. Spray it all over the covers and let it sit until it hardens. Take 600 grit and sand them down. Finish up with 1000 grit then 1500 grit. Use a compound to bring out the shine. Then spray clear coat. I will be doing mine in a few weeks.

 

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There are guys doing the black "crinkle coat" on them, no pics, but looks awesome too.

 

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Are the Fox valve covers aluminum? Could I do the same sand and clear coat with those? I don't think they're painted are they?

 

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Yes, the Fox valve covers are aluminum. Mine don't look to be painted.

Jake

 

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I have a set of stock Fox valve covers and a free weekend. What can I do to polish these up? I'm not exactly sure what to do with aluminum, polishing procedure, paint, etc.

 

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Go on the corral and do a search for ALMOST STOCK I forget if its all one word or not. He has a great write up and knows his stuff.

-Dale

 

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FastGT94 said:

Go on the corral and do a search for ALMOST STOCK I forget if its all one word or not. He has a great write up and knows his stuff.

-Dale

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Heres a link to his site. Tells you what you need and how to polish. Also has pictures of his engine.
http://www.leemotorsports.net/almoststock/

 

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Awesome, thanks for the link

 

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how about mine? these are polished alum covers with VHT caliper paint- SWEET!!!!!

 

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I like your silver idea I think that would look nice in your engine bay...

 

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it looks real nice- matches my Cobra intake perfectly!!!!!!!

 

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my engine is all blacks, red and grays- no polished almum or chrome- yuck!!!