valve cover painting

KenDogg · March 7th, 2008, 04:41 PM

Hey guys, i'm about to paint my valve covers tonight. will i need new valve cover gaskets when i put them back on?

07 procharger · March 7th, 2008, 04:56 PM

nope...if u r cafefull...lulu just did his and reused the old ones....just dont rip them

qwik48r · March 7th, 2008, 05:03 PM

+1... just be gentle and use even pressure... what color you painting them?

KenDogg · March 7th, 2008, 05:12 PM

i think it's gonna be old ford blue, the color is kind of subtle, i have an alloy car and didn't really want a grossly contrasting color like red

07 procharger · March 7th, 2008, 05:16 PM

ive been debating on what color to go with cuz im alloy as well...please post some pics when u r done.

KenDogg · March 7th, 2008, 05:21 PM

pics are a sure thing, should *hopefully* be back together sunday night-ish

06VistaGT · March 7th, 2008, 05:39 PM

Should be sweet.

05mustang_kb_charged · March 7th, 2008, 06:03 PM

They valve cover gaskets are rubber so they can be reused, just be sure when taking them off because they have RTV sealant where the head meets the front cover, and when you reinstall them make sure to reapply RTV where the gasket is notched to avoid any leaks

07 procharger · March 7th, 2008, 06:26 PM

im gonna start a new thread..pics of painted valve covers.

KenDogg · March 9th, 2008, 07:37 PM

ok so i sprayed my valve covers, fuel rails, throttle body just like namelessliar except in Old Ford Blue. I had to do it twice cause some oil or some kinda crap must have gotten on them between prep and spray cause they were splotchy the first time and looked like ass. here's a preview of the color, they'll be back on the car in a couple days

06RedfireGT · March 9th, 2008, 07:48 PM

Looks good so far.

KenDogg · March 9th, 2008, 08:21 PM

thanks Red. i cleared them since posting that pic, it really helps bring out the color

Luis_GT · March 9th, 2008, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by 05mustang_kb_charged

They valve cover gaskets are rubber so they can be reused, just be sure when taking them off because they have RTV sealant where the head meets the front cover, and when you reinstall them make sure to reapply RTV where the gasket is notched to avoid any leaks

I didn't... no leaks either

aleykat271 · March 9th, 2008, 09:17 PM

Hey Y'all...Just got back from Bradenton's "NMRA" Event...all I can say is F**cking Awesome.....BBR has powdercoated valve cover's in any color you want for $195+shipping..Seen them all on display,and was really temped to pick up the Ford blue...Shit I should of taken a pic with my cell...damn it...was looking at the chick at the stand had Blow by Racing emblazoned across her ass...lol...The website is www.blowbyracing.com....

Luis_GT · March 9th, 2008, 09:20 PM

hmm... 195 vs 15 dollars... yeah... I'm happy with my garage style mod

aleykat271 · March 9th, 2008, 09:23 PM

Whatever Luis....see how long it lasts??????

Luis_GT · March 9th, 2008, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by aleykat271

Whatever Luis....see how long it lasts??????

a month... until I sue ford and make them give me a new bloody car if they can't fix my car.

aleykat271 · March 9th, 2008, 09:27 PM

Good Luck with that....Hope you got deep pockets!!!!!

Luis_GT · March 9th, 2008, 09:28 PM

My stang was 38K... that should pretty much say it

Plus, I have Magnuson Moss in my favor

aleykat271 · March 10th, 2008, 08:52 AM

Like I said..Good Luck with that."Ford" Lawyer's will rip him a new ass,not to mention cutting you up for simple Mods you've done to your vehicle,even if it dos'nt contribute to the problems your having..."LOOPHOLES"..."Damn you paid 38K....They saw you coming.....

March 7th, 2008, 04:41 PM	#1
KenDogg Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 338	valve cover painting Hey guys, i'm about to paint my valve covers tonight. will i need new valve cover gaskets when i put them back on? __________________ '07 GT Alloy, 5 speed; JLT, Livewire, MGW

March 7th, 2008, 05:03 PM	#3
qwik48r Hardcore Enthusiast 08 GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,143	+1... just be gentle and use even pressure... what color you painting them? __________________ everyone's a gen-ious around here... 08 Black GT 5sp. Hurst.Pypes.Motive.Nitto(wrong kind, and for sale!!).Mobil1 02 GMC Sierra ECSB. TR.Pacesetter.CompCams.Crane. Richmond.Eaton.K&N.Performabuilt.FlowCrapster. Nelson Tuned!

March 7th, 2008, 05:12 PM	#4
KenDogg Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 338	i think it's gonna be old ford blue, the color is kind of subtle, i have an alloy car and didn't really want a grossly contrasting color like red __________________ '07 GT Alloy, 5 speed; JLT, Livewire, MGW

March 7th, 2008, 05:21 PM	#6
KenDogg Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 338	pics are a sure thing, should hopefully be back together sunday night-ish __________________ '07 GT Alloy, 5 speed; JLT, Livewire, MGW

March 7th, 2008, 05:39 PM	#7
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,491	Should be sweet. __________________ -C+L Street intake -SCT X-Calibrator2 tuner w/Brenspeed tunes -Kooks LT headers w/catted X-pipe -Steeda Pulleys -MAC axlebacks Please leave rep for helpful info.

March 7th, 2008, 06:03 PM	#8
05mustang_kb_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 11.83@118.67 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 1,814	They valve cover gaskets are rubber so they can be reused, just be sure when taking them off because they have RTV sealant where the head meets the front cover, and when you reinstall them make sure to reapply RTV where the gasket is notched to avoid any leaks __________________ A Couple Bolt-Ons and GOOD Air 613 rwhp and 534 rwtq on 17 psi. and 17 degrees of timing F/I Crew Member #1 KENNE BELL Crew Member #1 Click Here>>http://www.twinscrewracing.com/ http://www.radmustangs.com/

March 9th, 2008, 07:37 PM	#10
KenDogg Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 338	ok so i sprayed my valve covers, fuel rails, throttle body just like namelessliar except in Old Ford Blue. I had to do it twice cause some oil or some kinda crap must have gotten on them between prep and spray cause they were splotchy the first time and looked like ass. here's a preview of the color, they'll be back on the car in a couple days __________________ '07 GT Alloy, 5 speed; JLT, Livewire, MGW

March 9th, 2008, 08:21 PM	#12
KenDogg Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 338	thanks Red. i cleared them since posting that pic, it really helps bring out the color __________________ '07 GT Alloy, 5 speed; JLT, Livewire, MGW

March 9th, 2008, 09:17 PM	#14
aleykat271 Regular 2008 GT 5Spd 13.7 102.39 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kissimmee,Florida Posts: 393	Hey Y'all...Just got back from Bradenton's "NMRA" Event...all I can say is Fcking Awesome.....BBR has powdercoated valve cover's in any color you want for $195+shipping..Seen them all on display,and was really temped to pick up the Ford blue...Shit I should of taken a pic with my cell...damn it...was looking at the chick at the stand had Blow by Racing emblazoned across her ass...lol...The website is www.blowbyracing.com.... __________________ "Drive it like you stole it"**

March 9th, 2008, 09:23 PM	#16
aleykat271 Regular 2008 GT 5Spd 13.7 102.39 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kissimmee,Florida Posts: 393	*Whatever Luis....see how long it lasts??????* __________________ *"Drive it like you stole it"*

March 9th, 2008, 09:27 PM	#18
aleykat271 Regular 2008 GT 5Spd 13.7 102.39 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kissimmee,Florida Posts: 393	*Good Luck with that....Hope you got deep pockets!!!!!* __________________ *"Drive it like you stole it"*

March 10th, 2008, 08:52 AM	#20
aleykat271 Regular 2008 GT 5Spd 13.7 102.39 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kissimmee,Florida Posts: 393	Like I said..Good Luck with that."Ford" Lawyer's will rip him a new ass,not to mention cutting you up for simple Mods you've done to your vehicle,even if it dos'nt contribute to the problems your having..."LOOPHOLES"..."Damn you paid 38K....They saw you coming..... __________________ *"Drive it like you stole it"*

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