Valve cover paintjob
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Does anyone know if I were to airbrush something on the valve cover would it hold up to the heat? I have an airbrusher ready to paint but he thinks the under the hood heat will be a problem? He currently says the best option is to rattle can the base and then free hand the art work then follow with a coat of high temp clear, but he cannot warranty due to the heat issue...
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The valve cover doesn't get THAT hot. I think it doesn't even break 200 degrees, more like 160-180 or so. Most automotive paints can take that, but triple check with your painter. His paint should have a rating (negative and positive) of what the paint can withstand.
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like i told you before, the paint I used on my valve cover says it can only take 200 degrees, and it has been perfect
I would ask what his paint can withstand, and if it can withstand more heat than milk chocolate, you are going to be alright
I would ask what his paint can withstand, and if it can withstand more heat than milk chocolate, you are going to be alright
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