Topic: Valve Cover dress-up

[ZachAttack77TA]

Hey guys,

Finally got sick of my junky old valve covers. They were painted a very wrong shade of blue and had so many dents. Not to mention the previous owner used RTV instead of cork gaskets to seal them to the heads. Argh!

But I got a nice pair of chrome ones (the chrome had deteriorated a long time ago) and went to work buffing them in preparation for paint. To top it off, I put dual Edelbrock breather caps on as well. What you think?









I did put the shaker back. I just wanted to show off my handy work. Thanks for looking!

[turbota400]

Looks good.

[4SPEED]

looks like that will work.  the color looks correct to me on the original covers.   a friend of mine used that wrinkle paint on his covers. it look good to.   

[ZachAttack77TA]

Thanks. The orifinal blue on there was in pretty rough shape.

[SoonerTA]

Great job on the covers.  Keep up the good work!

[Wallington]

Now you have the chance to refresh the the original valve covers with new paint and reinstall and look better again!
As mentioned the shade of blue is correct and the use of RTV instead of gaskets isn't unusual. Thought the blue added a nice touch of colour to the grey/brown of the engine bay area!

[Justin]

Good job. It does dress it up a little.

[fulbanu007]

The Ford valve covers (or cam covers) on the 4.6 L Mustang engine are unfinished and leave the engine compartment looking more then lacking.  A quick way to improve the appearance of the engine compartment is to paint these covers.  Powder coating is a bit more expensive but definitely preferable since it will last much longer and is more resistant to chips and scratches.  Once you decide to paint your valve covers, the choice of colors is daunting.  Some decide to use traditional Ford engine colors such as blue or orange.  Others have decided to paint their valve covers to either match or contrast their body color.  If you can’t make up your mind, you can always paint them a chrome color.  If you are powder coating, reflective chrome is the closest thing to chrome.




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[eroc022]

The Ford valve covers (or cam covers) on the 4.6 L Mustang engine are unfinished and leave the engine compartment looking more then lacking.  A quick way to improve the appearance of the engine compartment is to paint these covers.  Powder coating is a bit more expensive but definitely preferable since it will last much longer and is more resistant to chips and scratches.  Once you decide to paint your valve covers, the choice of colors is daunting.  Some decide to use traditional Ford engine colors such as blue or orange.  Others have decided to paint their valve covers to either match or contrast their body color.  If you can’t make up your mind, you can always paint them a chrome color.  If you are powder coating, reflective chrome is the closest thing to chrome.




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that seems irrelevant

[Wallington]

I was going to say the same, especially when you join up just for that one post and go again.

[ZachAttack77TA]

Well, anyways, thanks for the compliments, guys. I wanted to do something different and I haven't seen a lot of semi-gloss black valve covers, so I thought it would look cool. I kinda liked the way it turned out.

[PA Formula 78]

I only use black valve covers on my motors anymore.  Ever since I put the black Mopar Performance covers on one of my other cars, I will never use chrome covers again.  I am planning on putting the black Edelbrock Classic valve covers and the large oval air cleaner on my car when I get to doing the motor.  I think it looks nice.  I will also be painting my block and all the other parts cast iron gray.

[4SPEED]

Well, anyways, thanks for the compliments, guys. I wanted to do something different and I haven't seen a lot of semi-gloss black valve covers, so I thought it would look cool. I kinda liked the way it turned out.

I'm ok with your choice of color.  it's your car.  some of us only try to sway you to put the OE color back on.
you dont see the black on Pontiac motors because they didnt come that way. 
cool?   

Doug

[JennifurJLynn]

Wow, that looks great!
I went with the typical chrome ones that most people do.  Asthetics to me is VERY important.  Thats why I airbrushed everything under the hood.  When I got my engine back from the engine builder, it came with the chrome covers I bought and the old ones never came back.  Ever think of airbrushing any sort of design on them?  Sorry I airbrush everything I can get my hands on. 
Here is mine.  Just stamped steel chrome Moroso everyday metal valve covers.  Nothing special. 

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[80ws6ta]

Zach - That looks really nice! Good job!

JennifurJLynn - I think I need sunglasses to look at that engine bay! It is definitely colorful!