[Mergus]

The silver paint on the engine is starting to bubble and peel in a couple of spots. Has anyone ever touched-up the paint on the engine? I assume that the high temp engine paint would be used. I'm just wondering how the process went for anyone who's done it.

 

[FMF]

you mean the valve cover? The best paint to use to get that "OEM" look is VHT's Wrinkle Plus. You spray it on in thin coats then bake it at ~350* for an hour or so to get the paint to wrinkle. Looks like a K20 valve cover when you're done:

I just had this one not-so-great picture of after I did mine. Be careful not to rub it on anything during the re-install or you might knock some paint off before it completely cures. I was impatient. It holds up strong once it's fully cured, though.

 

[ApriliaGuy]

that looks great!

I might try that next time, just 'cause it looks so good.

I scuffed mine on the metal ring on the P/S hose taking it off for a valve inspection.

The paint was lifted slightly near the "tunnel" for one of the mounting screws.

I redid mine....and it looks exactly like stock.
I cleaned & scuffed it real good and used "High Heat Cast Aluminum"

from Seymoure. Good paint, but most places don't carry it. I don't see the high temp version on their web site either, but I got mine at a swap meet about 4 years ago. It is holding up well after about 50k miles and 3years.

 

[kitkat123474]

i'm thinking about doing a custom design for my VC. kitkat logo anyone? :lol: