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Originally Posted by BrianG
As the title states, Can you paint over chrome valve covers? I would of course try to scuff them up. Or is this just really not a good idea. I'm not a chrome guy and had just though about putting a satin black or something coat of paint on them. Sort of as a cheap temporary fix until I find something else I prefer.
Any hints or advice in attempting to paint over the chrome would be appreciated.
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Why not just see if someone wants to swap? Painting on chrome doesn't usually stick well, if it's good chrome anyways. It's hard to deeply scuff chrome and not make it peel. Since chrome is a hardened layer, if you scratch it deep enough to make paint stick, it may begin to crack and flake off, yet if you don't scratch it deep enough, the smooth surface will not hold paint for an extended period of time and you will find yourself pulling them off to paint them again. Search your local CL, valve covers are in abundance for SBC's you could pick a set up for under $40. Or if you want something fancy, find an old set of Mickey Thompson covers, they are usually wrinkle finish black with brushed aluminum fins on top. They hold paint well.
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