DIY: strip your valve cover and repaint (56K probably not)

[ej1boy]

ok well since everybody got theirs on here mite as well

man, how do you do that? that vc is the s**t.

 

[DarkCreep]

I did mine too. It came out wrinkled in some areas more than others but barely noticeable. It looks much better than stock IMO. Ive gotten some good comments from others about it, I highly recommend it!

I used VHT, then threw it in the oven for 3 hours @ 200degrees right after painting. I didnt let it dry or anything.

 

[mclovinhonda]

Where did you find the paint at

 

[mahalo]

very nice im going to do this tomorow

 

[civic209]

no need to primer or anything just go with the paint?

 

[Kensai]

Going to paint mine tomorrow!

 

[nerofotia]

Wow. I know this is a pretty old thread, but I've had my Civic all of 3 months- can't wait to do mine. Man, those look tight.

 

[95coupeWI]

When you take the cover off, is there a gasket in between there?

 

[nerofotia]

When you take the cover off, is there a gasket in between there?

Yes, there is a gasket.

Wow. I know this is a pretty old thread, but I've had my Civic all of 3 months- can't wait to do mine. Man, those look tight.

Slacker. You said that 5 months ago. You even took the VC off when you replaced the head gasket. Paint the VC yet? No. Time to get on it!

 

[Project-Ek9]

damn s**t looks nice

 

[Project-Ek9]

Where did you find the paint at

You can buy that paint off amazon bro.

 

[clopezEG]

Old thread but tommorow i will be painting mine !
Good write up bro ill post pics wen im done

 

[Flopez76]

Sorry for bringing up am old thread, but I have sandpaper but it's 1000, 1500, & 2000. I'm guessing that's too high right?

 

[KevinBechu]

The only think i'm worried about is putting my VC in my oven. Is it beneficial or should I just let it dry naturally?

 

[AgentSi]

did mine a week ago, I let it dry for 4 hours naturally, then to finish the wrinkle process in the oven at 200 for 20 mins. The 24 hours to finish drying.

Sanded:

 

[ReedMann]

Just a question anyone who has done this. How many cans of paint did you buy/use?

 

[Dnguyen92]

Just a question anyone who has done this. How many cans of paint did you buy/use?

Buy more than you think you'll need. lol

 

[UncleHonrod]

Old thread I know but holy crap these all look nice. Ima paint mine wrinkle black I think.

Anyone know if I need to do anything to the inside of it? It looks like dog poo

 

[ReedMann]

I just taped mine off so I wouldn't get paint inside. You could always wash it out if it looks bad inside.

 

[b16lewis]

finished mine