Painted my valve covers and aircleaner anodized - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OlChev67 · 08-19-2007, 02:31 PM

picked up a can of anodized spray paint because I wanted to try it. sanded with 320 grit, cleaned and sprayed. only got one can, so its kinda thin but it looks pretty good. Will have them back on in a few hours to see how they look in the engine bay, and how they hold up to heat

*alschevy* · 08-19-2007, 02:40 PM

the blue looks cool

1967 chevy one ton tow truck

lamar · 08-19-2007, 03:07 PM

Can't wait to see the engine bay pics.

OlChev67 · 08-19-2007, 03:33 PM

bamm. looks pretty good. now I gotta clean/paint other stuff. it really shows what is dirty

72BlckButy · 08-19-2007, 03:43 PM

It's a different look, but hey it looks great! What other color are you going to put into the engine bay?? And what color for the rest of the truck?

OlChev67 · 08-19-2007, 04:00 PM

thanks guys. it might be a while before I paint some more, just do stuff a little at a time. probly keep the same colors but just repaint stuff

70c10 · 08-19-2007, 05:03 PM

Did you use their ground coat first?. Looks nice, I have it on my radiator supports and getting ready to do my alternator bracket.

lamar · 08-19-2007, 05:36 PM

That looks pretty damn good, thanks for the pics, Lamar.

OlChev67 · 08-19-2007, 05:58 PM

naw no ground coat, just scuffed it up a little. should I have used it? it seems to stick ok, gonna drive it in a little while to see how the heat affects it

ChevyDude · 08-19-2007, 06:24 PM

It has been said the adhesion promoter should be used first and then for some "really cool looks" with this paint is to "clear" coat it after. Reading on another board.

1LoC10 · 08-19-2007, 06:30 PM

I did my tail lights with it... heres the thread
http://forum.sportruck.com/showpost....collapsed&sb=5

OlChev67 · 08-19-2007, 06:41 PM

1LoC10 those tails came out good.

would the clear coat hold up to valve cover temperatures? before I did that, I would probly spray a few more coats on there.

bad6772 · 08-20-2007, 01:05 AM

cool look

longhorn70gmc · 08-20-2007, 03:22 AM

Awesome touch!!!!!

72armyswbtruck · 08-20-2007, 07:11 AM

Nice touch, keep us informed once the heat gets to them

08-19-2007, 02:31 PM	#1
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Painted my valve covers and aircleaner anodized picked up a can of anodized spray paint because I wanted to try it. sanded with 320 grit, cleaned and sprayed. only got one can, so its kinda thin but it looks pretty good. Will have them back on in a few hours to see how they look in the engine bay, and how they hold up to heat Attached Images

08-19-2007, 02:40 PM	#2
alschevy Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lehigh Acres FL Posts: 205	Re: Painted my valve covers and aircleaner anodized the blue looks cool 1967 chevy one ton tow truck

08-19-2007, 03:07 PM	#3
lamar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Covington,Ga Posts: 453	Re: Painted my valve covers and aircleaner anodized Can't wait to see the engine bay pics. __________________ 72 C-10

08-19-2007, 03:33 PM	#4
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: Painted my valve covers and aircleaner anodized bamm. looks pretty good. now I gotta clean/paint other stuff. it really shows what is dirty Attached Images

08-19-2007, 03:43 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Painted my valve covers and aircleaner anodized It's a different look, but hey it looks great! What other color are you going to put into the engine bay?? And what color for the rest of the truck? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-19-2007, 04:00 PM	#6
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: Painted my valve covers and aircleaner anodized thanks guys. it might be a while before I paint some more, just do stuff a little at a time. probly keep the same colors but just repaint stuff

08-19-2007, 05:03 PM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Painted my valve covers and aircleaner anodized Did you use their ground coat first?. Looks nice, I have it on my radiator supports and getting ready to do my alternator bracket. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

08-19-2007, 05:36 PM	#8
lamar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Covington,Ga Posts: 453	Re: Painted my valve covers and aircleaner anodized That looks pretty damn good, thanks for the pics, Lamar. __________________ 72 C-10

08-19-2007, 05:58 PM	#9
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: Painted my valve covers and aircleaner anodized naw no ground coat, just scuffed it up a little. should I have used it? it seems to stick ok, gonna drive it in a little while to see how the heat affects it

08-19-2007, 06:24 PM	#10
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Painted my valve covers and aircleaner anodized It has been said the adhesion promoter should be used first and then for some "really cool looks" with this paint is to "clear" coat it after. Reading on another board. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

08-19-2007, 06:30 PM	#11
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Painted my valve covers and aircleaner anodized I did my tail lights with it... heres the thread http://forum.sportruck.com/showpost....collapsed&sb=5 __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

08-19-2007, 06:41 PM	#12
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: Painted my valve covers and aircleaner anodized 1LoC10 those tails came out good. would the clear coat hold up to valve cover temperatures? before I did that, I would probly spray a few more coats on there.

08-20-2007, 01:05 AM	#13
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Painted my valve covers and aircleaner anodized cool look

08-20-2007, 03:22 AM	#14
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Painted my valve covers and aircleaner anodized Awesome touch!!!!! __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

08-20-2007, 07:11 AM	#15
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Painted my valve covers and aircleaner anodized Nice touch, keep us informed once the heat gets to them __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"



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