Repainting valve covers, plenum, and runners
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Repainting valve covers, plenum, and runners
For those that have done this, how did you go about it? What grit sandpaper did you use to get the old paint off? Did you guys use a paint stripping disc with a die grinder and air or should I just do it by hand? What was the primer that you guys used before respraying it? I thought I saw something before that showed how its done but now I can't seem to find it. Any info will greatly help me. Thanks.
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Try this link should be able to fine every thing you need here
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The prep work is everything. I bead blasted mine and painted with spray cans. I never had a problem with paint adhesion. I later replace a dented runner and did not blast it and had all sorts of problems with paint.
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Try this link should be able to fine every thing you need here
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Do you really need to take all the old paint off?
It's been over 6yrs and the VCs still look very clean and new...
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Whatever you decide make sure that the paint of choice is fuel resistant. Dupicolor engine enamel is very good paint (especially for rattle cans), but may not come in the color choice you want.
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for the valve covers -
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1569449642-post2.html
for the plenum and runners, i bead blasted them, and used a chem film solution...
http://www.bapspaint.com/docs/psheet...tron/P-226.pdf
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1569449642-post2.html
for the plenum and runners, i bead blasted them, and used a chem film solution...
http://www.bapspaint.com/docs/psheet...tron/P-226.pdf