Painting my valve cover


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Just another option to polishing or painting.

I had my late model cover ceramic coated by QC Coatings. I had previously polished it, with many hours of dremel labor involved. Getting it ceramic coated and never having to polish it again was well worth the minimal cost. I also had the engine crank covers done, and have since repainted the recessed areas black.

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Very cool!
Got pics of them installed?

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First pic with flash, second without. Let me boast a little about the freshly powdercoated engine hanger and oil cooler/horn bracket, as well as the polished cam caps.

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Nice look!

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SteveG wrote:Just another option to polishing or painting.

Getting it ceramic coated was well worth the minimal cost. Steve
How much, Steve?

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EMS wrote:
SteveG wrote:Just another option to polishing or painting.

Getting it ceramic coated was well worth the minimal cost. Steve
How much, Steve?

Cost me shipping there (about $20.00) and a check for $85.00. Got all 3 parts done. I am a happy guy.

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SteveG wrote:

Cost me shipping there (about $20.00) and a check for $85.00. Got all 3 parts done. I am a happy guy.

Steve
Wow! That's a low price! :thumupp:

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SteveG wrote:Just another option to polishing or painting.

I had my late model cover ceramic coated by QC Coatings. I had previously polished it, with many hours of dremel labor involved. Getting it ceramic coated and never having to polish it again was well worth the minimal cost. I also had the engine crank covers done, and have since repainted the recessed areas black.

Steve

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Wow this looks great! ....that is a "Clear" ceramic coating, over a polished cover? Thanks

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Who makes an engine paint that matches stock ?

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sed213rr@gmail.com wrote:Who makes an engine paint that matches stock ?

Pete
Dupli-color silver metallic
prep surface and it adheres really well
CBX a work in progress, still improving...GS1150EFE completed and awaiting modifications.....RD350, remnants in boxes scattered throughout the garage

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