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NO2MORO
04-14-2010, 06:42 PM
Is it better to powder coat valve covers or paint them?
93cobra1928
04-14-2010, 06:44 PM
Powder coat lasts longer and looks better to me, unless you use a urethane based automotive paint with hardener.
rtusnake
04-14-2010, 08:38 PM
I painted mine with car paint.It had a better gloss than powdercoat but would chip easily. My brothers are powerdercoated and look good as well. Going powdercoat mine this go around though
86GTPONY
04-14-2010, 09:56 PM
Assuming they are aluminum, neither... Polish them! :metal: ...but if you're looking to add some color, powdercoating will be much more durable.
QWKSNKE
04-14-2010, 10:02 PM
powder coat is more durable but chose your color wisely as it will lose some luster the first time the car is cranked. May want to stick with a silver or gray
TheJeanyus
04-15-2010, 07:22 AM
I'd powder coat them. Paint is too easy to scratch/chip.
NO2MORO
04-15-2010, 07:37 AM
Thanks for your replies. I have a customer who want his valve covers to be orange. I recommended powder coat but wanted to double check myself.
myillwillinc
04-15-2010, 12:49 PM
bump for powdercoat..... :yup:
NO2MORO
04-28-2010, 08:06 AM
Well after talking to the powder coating guy and the owner, we decided to paint. The owner wanted a particular Orange that could not be replicated with powder. Turned out great, I was quit surprised with the overall results. Here are some pics. I must warn you that the owner is a Huge Auburn Fan.

http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af350/svtmann/Travis%20Mann%20Motorsports/100_1105.jpg


http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af350/svtmann/Travis%20Mann%20Motorsports/100_1106.jpg


http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af350/svtmann/Travis%20Mann%20Motorsports/100_1107.jpg


http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af350/svtmann/Travis%20Mann%20Motorsports/100_1108.jpg

http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af350/svtmann/Travis%20Mann%20Motorsports/100_1112.jpg

http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af350/svtmann/Travis%20Mann%20Motorsports/100_1111.jpg
http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af350/svtmann/Travis%20Mann%20Motorsports/100_1096.jpg
93cobra1928
04-28-2010, 10:01 AM
Very nice! Even if it is cow college colors :jester:
TheJeanyus
04-28-2010, 10:25 AM
The valve covers look good. It'll be interesting to see how long they hold up. Not a bad looking car, but I'm not a fan of the gray/orange part.