Painted Valve covers?
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4x4runner2002
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Pink would look classy.
Only if it was a Prius and I owned a cat. Thanks though.:thumb3:
Nates_NW4Runner
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4Runner4TW
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Looks like a Ferrari motor with that texture
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coinball
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This ^. I did this on my valve covers and SC; definitely makes the ladies' panties come off when they see the valve covers.
4x4runner2002
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hahaha so true.
Well finally painted the valve covers after changing the oil and rotating the tires on both cars. The passenger side valve cover was a pain to get off, that cheap plastic cover for the wiring harness / injectors is nothing but brittle crap.
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Ape Runner
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Why are people painting them black? Usually a no-no on engine parts as it can hide signs of oil leaks.
BrianSD_42
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LOL.
"Hey baby take a look under the hood at these here engine valve covers"
"Wow Skeeter your valve covers are so much better than all the other men's truck's valve covers; want to come up to my room?"
:flypig:
ound:How many cans of vht wrinkle did you use? I plan on painting the valve covers soon and only bought one can. Really do not want to have to run out to the store for another one midway through the job
FunBobby
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This is why I held off on painting mine when I fixed their leak last year.
mtbtim
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Well, is this going to be a show car that you lift the hood on and let people ogle over your completely stock engine? My guess is the answer is no. So, why do it? Clean up the valve covers and plenums with some brake cleaner and slap the engine back together. Now, if it gives you some type of pleasure to see painted valve covers and plenums every time you open your hood, than I guess you paint them. You know, do whatever floats your boat. Personally, I wouldn't waste my time on it.
mtbtim
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We actually did do painted valve covers in our first ever video. Sean wanted to paint his valve covers black during the valve cover gasket job I helped him with so we pressure washed them, painted them and then took a break for lunch while they were drying. But, will we have a tutorial on just painting engine parts? No, that will never happen.
Not trying to get too off topic but speaking of that video. I read in the comments that there are a couple connectors near the alternator that could make removing drivers side cover a little easier. Have you done the job since and noticed them? Worth unplugging?
And yes after looking at the ugly dirty covers these past couple months I will definitely get some satisfaction from seeing them nicely painted for a bit lol. I just bought another can of paint to make sure I have enough
And yes after looking at the ugly dirty covers these past couple months I will definitely get some satisfaction from seeing them nicely painted for a bit lol. I just bought another can of paint to make sure I have enough
2ndhandyotaman
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I did mine last summer when I did the T-belt job. I used about 1 1/2 cans.
My VC's were super corroded, so once I got them cleaned up I figured the paint might help keep them from oxidizing again, plus it was a cheap thing to do. I could care less who doesn't like it.
