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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 09:14 AM
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Has anybody had or painted or have had something custom done to their valve covers to dress them up. Looking for ideas for my 96 LT1 preferably in red and black.
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 10:12 AM
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Sanded em smooth, used auto primer, then painted with matching dupont paint, then clearcoat.
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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tht looks soo tight.
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Hippiehead025
tht looks soo tight.
Looks great!
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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Thanks, Your engine compartment looks great
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 11:13 AM
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Did mine red and black.

Check my Gallery
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 02:15 PM
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those engines look so
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ian1992red
Did mine red and black.

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me like very much

thanks
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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You can see mine here. http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeqspkg/
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Mine.

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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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Lazy, just did the Chrome thing:

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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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Not to hijack the thread or ask a stupid quiestion but may I ask what kind of black paint did you guys use on your runners and engine placement? I havent been able to locate any paints that say they are tolerant to the heat of the motor. They look fantastic. Thanks
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