Valve cover paint question

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04-13-2019, 11:15 AM

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Deckoz

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Originally Posted by B serious

It doesn't look OEM. I wouldn't focus on that statement.

You did do a really nice job either way. If the goal is to refinish the cover in a non-OEM colour...then this method works.

as an aside... ap1 and ap2 valve covers are different color reds. ap1 is a dark deep red, and ap2 is a more brighter vivid red.

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04-14-2019, 04:50 PM

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Agreed on the VHT - I did mine a few years ago and while it is not exactly stock, it still looks great - it took a few tries to get it right though - irrc the heat gun trick was the answer to get the wrinkle tight and consistent….