Smoked cured valve covers

Robs72T · 02-09-2008, 05:37 PM

So......... I wanted to redo my valve covers, and I wanted to sand and buff the raised PORSCHE on them........ (my original post)

I stripped the covers, used a file on the letters, then black wrinkle paint (cured in the grill), then filled the letters once again

Robs72T · 02-09-2008, 05:40 PM

Then I applied a clear coat (to keep the metal from turning, and paint from raising (heat, oil, dirt, water, etc.)

Back to the grill to cure the high temp paint.......

guess the grill was a bit smokey........

Robs72T · 02-09-2008, 05:41 PM

It looks gold now..... And like it was done on purpose.

haycait911 · haycait911's Garage

I like the gold look, seems kind of retro. like it has a patina.

Jays72T · 02-09-2008, 07:42 PM

Think you just found a cool trick, I like it.

911s55 · 02-09-2008, 07:54 PM

Nice instant vintique look!

Cooked "well done"!

haycait911 · haycait911's Garage

I wonder how that would work on clean and blasted aluminum valve covers, fans, etc. are we talking about a backyard gas barbecue here?

richde · 02-10-2008, 01:14 AM

Why didn't you use the oven?

Robs72T · 02-10-2008, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by richde

Why didn't you use the oven?

I take it your not married????

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are we talking about a backyard gas barbecue here?

Weber gas grill

speedo · speedo's Garage

I can't stop laughing...
As a compliment, you should switch to 20W50 cooking oil...or whatever they cook french fries in....mmm, I love following biodiesels.

RWebb · RWebb's Garage

very nice, but I prefer the dry rub