I think I’ll paint my valve cover while it’s off for the head studs install. I don’t really care about the looks too much, but if it’s easy enough I was thinking of using the same color of the truck which is patriot blue pearl. I can’t find that exact color in high temp. Will regular Dupli Color Exact Match spray paint work if I use a high temp primer and high temp clear coat? I’ll probably sand blast it to clean up the flaky oem paint. 

Sounds like a solid plan. 

3 minutes ago, Andyba20 said:

Will regular Dupli Color Exact Match spray paint work if I use a high temp primer and high temp clear coat?

 

I don't think the valve cover is much more than the standard 190*F to 210*F in temperature at the worst. It should hold up to the temperature being there is several other trucks with paint matched parts under the hood. 

On average I’ve heard it adds 40hp, and chicks dig it. 

Little trick I used with mine, I painted the whole thing in the engine high heat paint from oriellys that I had laying around then sanded very carefully the tops of lettering and ridges, polished it then clear coat. Turned out awesome. 

The sand and polish is exactly what I’m gonna do. That looks really good 👍 

Prismatic Powders has a powder coat that looks nearly identical to patriot blue pearl. Its called Misty Midnight. 

 

 

But it is a powder coat so that adds cost to the project. Thought I'd share. 

1 hour ago, Silverwolf2691 said:

Prismatic Powders has a powder coat that looks nearly identical to patriot blue pearl. Its called Misty Midnight. 

 

Oh I could have way too much fun with this but knowing it will cost a pretty penny for this kind of powder coating.

Edited March 7, 20223 yr by Mopar1973Man

12 bucks a pound for that one. But you need to find a powder coater to spray and bake the part... Prismatic Powders does have a paint match type search but its I think a bit driven by consumers.. Meaning it relies on the buyers/powder coaters to tag it on the website as that color.. 

I might look into powder coating one of these days. Get an old oven, gun etc.., and go to town. 

How hard can it be right?

As with any painting, preparation is key. I know there is an off gas step that requires a pre-bake at like 450°F to burn off all the oil and stuff then a sand blast.. There's a lot to it.. 

Yea I was being silly lol. There is alot to it and your correct, mostly the prep work. I think if a guy could get a decent diy setup and do some practicing, could make a pretty good side gig.

Not wrong. Hell I think I actually found a how to on how to make an oven from almost scratch for it as well on YouTube.

 

btw nice garage setup you got there.

Edited March 9, 20223 yr by Silverwolf2691

My nephew does it in his garage. Like was said, alot of prep work. I don't have the patience for it. Guess that's why I never worked in a body shop 😂😂😂