Painting Valve Cover

[Andyba20]

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. 

[Mopar1973Man]

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. 

[Andyba20]

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

[Mopar1973Man]

[Stanley]

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. 

[Andyba20]

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

[Silverwolf2691]

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. 

[Mopar1973Man]

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, 2022 by Mopar1973Man

[Silverwolf2691]

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.. 

[Stanley]

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?

[Silverwolf2691]

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.. 

[Stanley]

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.

[Silverwolf2691]

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, 2022 by Silverwolf2691

[Max Tune]

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 😂😂😂