bmx9854 Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 I used the media blaster at my school to clean all the old paint off of my valve cover. I plan to paint it semi gloss black with high temp paint this afternoon. It's much smoother now :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx9854 Posted October 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Here's the finished result.....I'm a little dissapointed that some small stuff landed in between coats since I had it outside to dry. Maybe I'll sand it lightly and add another coat tommorow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 VII 7 Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 schaweet! what did you use to color them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx9854 Posted October 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 3 coats of Dupli-color engine enamel semi-gloss black. It's supposed to be good to 500* so hopefully it doesn't burn off or peel once its on the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Daddy Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 any primer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx9854 Posted October 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 any primer?Nope just made sure it was really clean before paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdizzle Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Blast it again, then have it powdercoated. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx9854 Posted October 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Blast it again, then have it powdercoated. Hahaha okay as long as they send you the bill!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal3thousand Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Damn! looks good. I have my head off right now and want to get it blasted. How much does would a shop charge? What kind of shop would do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Hahaha okay as long as they send you the bill!!Shouldn't be more than $150 to have it done and it'll last. Might as well do it right since you already have the head off the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal3thousand Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 QUOTE (matt b @ Oct 15 2008, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Shouldn't be more than $150 to have it done and it'll last. Might as well do it right since you already have the head off the engine.150 bucks just to have them media blast it?What are my other choices for cleaning everything off of the aluminum before painting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdizzle Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 150 bucks just to have them media blast it?What are my other choices for cleaning everything off of the aluminum before painting?No way it's going to cost 150.00 for media blasting, 15-20 tops. Anymore and you got rapped...Powdercoat should be around 100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 150 bucks just to have them media blast it?What are my other choices for cleaning everything off of the aluminum before painting?Wire wheel attachments...then Rustoleum, either hammered or plain hi temp - cheap, looks good. HI'm a little dissapointed that some small stuff landed in between coats since I had it outside to dry. Maybe I'll sand it lightly and add another coat tommorow.Definitely light sand & respray - it'll suck with that stuff in the finish. Black is tough - the surface & air have to be spotless/dust free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 150 bucks just to have them media blast it?What are my other choices for cleaning everything off of the aluminum before painting?No, $150 to have it powder coated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal3thousand Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Ok... thought so.I'm gonna call around to find out... what kind of shop should I look at?... ask the machine shop?Hussein, Looks great. saw your thread on it a while back and got inspired. I'm going to use VHT wrinkle paint in black on the valve cover. I might have to get some of that Rustoleum hammered for the coolant pipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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