Duncan_GT

Just got my valve covers in, bought the cheapest aluminum ones that still work for my application. The only downside is they are black/red Ford Racing lettering, which doesn't match the colors of the motor lol.

So, what would be the best paint for these valve covers? I have engine paint left over from the block, would this work, or should I look into powdercoating?

steel pony

powercoating for sure...much more durable!
i would check with a local powdercoater to see what types of color matching they offer and/or aluminum or what they call "near chrome" the black chrome some of the powdercoaters have is pretty amazing as well

Tony71502

Anodizing is another option, although one-off productions can be expensive.

Duncan_GT

Yeah theres two powdercoaters close to me. One was gonna charge a base fee of $150, I just hung up the phone lol

bluebeastsrt

I'd just use High tempature engine paint. That way you can always scuff it and touch it up if it gets tired looking.

eb2gt

Dupli-color high heat engine paint will do you just as good.

Duncan_GT

Yeah I've got some left over from when I painted the block, I'll just use that. Thanks for the input!

Duncan_GT

One more question, should I bake the paint on with the oven or just let it dry normally?