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Old 04-14-2010, 06:42 PM   #1
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Powder coat or paint?

Is it better to powder coat valve covers or paint them?
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Old 04-14-2010, 06:44 PM   #2
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Powder coat lasts longer and looks better to me, unless you use a urethane based automotive paint with hardener.
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Old 04-14-2010, 08:38 PM   #3
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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
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Old 04-14-2010, 09:56 PM   #4
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Assuming they are aluminum, neither... Polish them! ...but if you're looking to add some color, powdercoating will be much more durable.
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Old 04-14-2010, 10:02 PM   #5
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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
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Old 04-15-2010, 07:22 AM   #6
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I'd powder coat them. Paint is too easy to scratch/chip.
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Old 04-15-2010, 07:37 AM   #7
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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.
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Old 04-15-2010, 12:49 PM   #8
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bump for powdercoat.....
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Old 04-28-2010, 08:06 AM   #9
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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.















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Old 04-28-2010, 10:01 AM   #10
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Very nice! Even if it is cow college colors
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