sdsurf Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I have seen some sick painted l series valve covers. Post them and how you did it Quote Link to comment
Cruzn620 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 i cleaned it, put vaseline on the "datsun ohc" and shook the can really good and applied paint. i let it dry over night, then rubbed off the vaseline...shiney raw aluminum lettering! then i took the cover on and off until i knocked a bunch of the paint off of it..it needs a touch up Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 ooooh I like that Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 vaseline? :eek: i wasted my time trimming masking tape :rolleyes: im gonna powder coat the other one i have Quote Link to comment
OL YELLER Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 got these two...and three more, but no pictures..one powder coated silver one polished aluminum one just buttugly at the moment Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Here's another 1600 but I forget where I got the photo. Just wait.... someone will scream. http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/datzenmike/DATSUN1600OHCvalvecover.jpg[/img]"] Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Ok i know its not painted but here ya go...chrome baby! If you were to paint one scuff it up real good with 320 or 400 grit before the color goes on...... Quote Link to comment
SHADY280 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 i used vht wheel paint, aluminum color, then duplicolor annodized look for the cap and lettering. this one requires extra time. i find the wheel paint holds up the best, and it shines when you clean it for shows, oil and grime wipe right off and its durable and doesnt mind heat. this one is straight up wheel paint. Quote Link to comment
datsunwizard Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Here is mine. Be sure to metal etch the cover before priming to get the paint to stick long term. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Man that engine bay is Beautiful Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 So I take it vaseline is the way to go for two tone? I thought about masking but what a frickin pain Quote Link to comment
Cruzn620 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 yeah man, vaseline works wonders when you are doing a project like this. take their advice above though and use a metal etching primer and let it dry pretty good between coats. i did my cover back in my "infant" painting days and you can see how bad the paint has flaked off. after doing my dirt bike frame, i recommend 3 coats of primer and 4 coats of color. make sure you let it cure well between coats or it will just pop off when you tighten bolts on it. i know it sounds like a lot of paint...but my bike frame still looks sweet. also, i applied the vaseline with a q-tip Quote Link to comment
BEEBANI Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Here's mine polished: And the ka valve cover painted with the ribs scotch-brited: Quote Link to comment
Fineline Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Heres mine. Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Man that engine bay is Beautiful Yeah his engine may be clean but I bet his couch doesn't have a classy dent in it :D Quote Link to comment
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