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Old 04-13-2011, 05:23 AM
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Hey guys, just got my valve cover back from the shop. I had it painted passion red with a coat of clear on top. What you think. Think I should shave off the letters from the spark plug cover or leave it all black?
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I ground the letters off my spark plug cover and then I coated it wrinkle black. Looks great imo.
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Nice. Do you have a pic you can post? I can use my drememl to sand it down and then prep around the letters to paint it. What tape did you use for the prep?
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Oh I meant I completely removed the letters all together. Ground them down to be flat with the rest of the spark plug cover. I will post a pic of it shortly though.
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if you must use the original spark plug cover, remove letters and paint black.

if you can, purchase a carbon fiber cover.
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Go with a CF one or get the alloy craft snap in black one.
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Looks good
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Thanks guys. Now i just need to clean the engine bay a bit.

On a side note, does anyone know the torque specs on the valve cover bolts?

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