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Hello all.
I finished my valve covers for my 2.7 rebuild. What do you all think? Chris |
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01-05-2002, 10:04 PM
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Those covers are a thing of beauty.What exactly did you do!! They look fantastic.
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01-05-2002, 10:15 PM
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Cool
Hey Chris, love the "RED" letters, did mine long ago wish they still looked that nice now.
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01-05-2002, 10:44 PM
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Wow.........wow.
Looks great Chris. Nick.
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01-06-2002, 06:17 AM
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I love them Chris...
But what did you do, just clean and paint? did you bake the paint on? Shawn
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Outstanding !!! - I wish mine looked half that good.
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01-06-2002, 07:01 AM
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Looks like alumablast spray paint to me. It does look great.
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01-06-2002, 07:11 AM
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Thanks guys for all the compliments. I really appreciate it!
I had the covers media blasted (plastic beads) and used a high temp silver paint from Home Depot (1200 degree F). Then just painted the script with a model brush and some red/orange model paint. I dont anticipate they will always look like this, but its a start. I must admit it was really easy to do. I like adding detail to an engine compartment. The sad thing is, I am selling this car as soon as I get the engine reassembled and running. I am after a 993. Thanks again, Chris |
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01-06-2002, 09:43 AM
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Looks excellent!
I will suggest you find a compatible clear coat. Those silver paints use aluminum flakes . . . these will oxidize (look ech) quickly in high heat w/o clear to slow the process down. '81 Platinum Metalic SC COUPE |
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