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Old 08-30-2015, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by zeroptzero
That looks fantastic, nice work. I would dread the taping job though, lol.
Thanks for the props, all.

The taping was a labor of love. I've seen people skip the taping and just screw bolts into all threaded holes and just spray the VHT paint over the whole thing, including the spark plug holes,etc.

Also, I heard you could cover things you don't want painted with Vaseline or grease. You paint, then wipe off grease. ... not sure about that technique though.
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Old 08-30-2015, 06:07 PM
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I have an AP2V1 cover on order
There are different AP2 valve covers?

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'04-'05 cars have a different cover from the '06+ due to the elimination of the AIR pump.
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Old 08-31-2015, 02:54 AM
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Thanks! Didn't know that early AP2 cars retained the air pump.

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Originally Posted by steven975
That looks great. I have an AP2V1 cover on order to replace mine, but given how long it's taking Magestic, they may be no more left.

I am thinking about doing mine in a dark blue...this looks easy.
You should just buy my extra AP1 cover and redo yourself!

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Here is the stuff I used:



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Man, nice work! Wish my valve cover looked that good
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Any idea if they make a color similar to oem? Would be nice to know I can redo mine in the future if need be
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Originally Posted by Fokker
Originally Posted by Chuck S' timestamp='1440938540' post='23731145
I have an AP2V1 cover on order
There are different AP2 valve covers?

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'04-'05 cars have a different cover from the '06+ due to the elimination of the AIR pump.
no. the air pump has nothing to do with the valve cover

06+ uses one cam sensor in the valve cover vs 00-05 which use two
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This is the red that vht makes. It's a little more orange than oem but its pretty close
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Even after baking in the oven for the recommended time on the can, it continues to cure and the wrinkles even out as you drive the car. Its a good product.
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