should I powder coat my valvecover? - #1 Car Club In Kitchener - Waterloo - Cambridge

**rough** · 01-22-2007, 12:51 PM

i'm going to be doing my valve adjustment on the Datsun sometime soon and I was wondering if you guys think that getting the valve cover powdercoated would make a bid difference for my engine bay?
Here's what it looks like now

its sorta polished looking as it is and the finish thats on it matches the top of the rad as you can see. I'm not sure if its worth getting done, and if so what colour? Black would blend in with the engine bay as its already black, and obviously red would match the car.

Thoughts, comments?

**2point2** · 01-22-2007, 01:04 PM

VHT winkle paint

red, black (and blue?)

I think it looks better than powder coating and has passed the turbocharger heat test under my hood.

You can probably coat it black, strip it, and coat it red for much less than the PCing would cost.

**Jimmy** · 01-22-2007, 01:33 PM

i myself like the old school polished look!

**Skyline_Stefan** · 01-22-2007, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmy

i myself like the old school polished look!

me too

polish/shine her right up and i think it'll stand out more than any powder coat

**Opel_Driver** · 01-22-2007, 02:01 PM

please polish everything you can, nothing will look better.

**rough** · 01-22-2007, 02:34 PM

looks like some elbow grease and some polish is the winner so far.
i think you guys are right, its in good shape as it is and finishing up the polishing shouldn't be too much extra work.
Thanks
J

**crxforum** · 01-22-2007, 03:37 PM

If you are going to polish the valve cover follow the steps posted on Honda Tech by 2point2 that he did on his wheels. It will come out with the same result for your valve cover.

Honda-Tech.com: Wheel and Tire: FAQ: How to polish your wheels

CRX Forum

**Don Kael** · 01-22-2007, 05:07 PM

Polish it. The intake manifold is already red, so just polish or chrome the VC.

**Opel_Driver** · 01-22-2007, 05:12 PM

i'd polish the air cleaner too actually since the red looks like it doesn't match the body of the car.

**rough** · 01-22-2007, 06:23 PM

lol the intake is actually more orange than red..lol.. thanks for the idea's i'll run them by the wife and get to 'er

**WRC_VERNA** · 01-22-2007, 10:13 PM

polish!

lock!

**BlackAxela** · 01-23-2007, 07:02 PM

polished for sure

01-22-2007, 12:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
rough Super Moderator Posts: 2,746 Join Date: Jan 2005 Ride: 1976 Datsun 280Z Fav Mod: Class:	should I powder coat my valvecover? i'm going to be doing my valve adjustment on the Datsun sometime soon and I was wondering if you guys think that getting the valve cover powdercoated would make a bid difference for my engine bay? Here's what it looks like now its sorta polished looking as it is and the finish thats on it matches the top of the rad as you can see. I'm not sure if its worth getting done, and if so what colour? Black would blend in with the engine bay as its already black, and obviously red would match the car. Thoughts, comments? ------------------ Life can change with every breathe, and it can end before the next. Datsun 280z- awaiting LS1 install to be the LSZ of my dreams Mods to come:224/224 cam, valvesprings, hardened pushrods, hugger headers, P&P TB, LS6 intake, loud pipes What you didn't hear me? or you didn't understand?

01-22-2007, 01:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
2point2 VM Member Posts: 6,508 Join Date: Feb 2004 Ride: 1988 Honda CRX Fav Mod: CRXForum Class:	VHT winkle paint red, black (and blue?) I think it looks better than powder coating and has passed the turbocharger heat test under my hood. You can probably coat it black, strip it, and coat it red for much less than the PCing would cost. ------------------ 2.2L Turbo CRX - 10.73 @ 137mph - Pump gas, and then drove it home.

01-22-2007, 01:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jimmy VM Member Posts: 4,195 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Dec 2003 Ride: 1993 Honda Civic Fav Mod: ITR Swap Class: Strip	i myself like the old school polished look! ------------------ 93 Civic hatchback, ITR powered, boltons 185whp with a new 1/4 mile time coming very soon. PM me for your oil spraying needs!

01-22-2007, 02:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Opel_Driver VM Member Posts: 2,761 Location: London & K/W Join Date: Apr 2005 Ride: '95 Civic Sedan Fav Mod: enjoying the stockness. Class: Street	please polish everything you can, nothing will look better. ------------------ Brendan: Bunch of 240s Some Opels And a Honda

01-22-2007, 02:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
rough Super Moderator Posts: 2,746 Join Date: Jan 2005 Ride: 1976 Datsun 280Z Fav Mod: Class:	looks like some elbow grease and some polish is the winner so far. i think you guys are right, its in good shape as it is and finishing up the polishing shouldn't be too much extra work. Thanks J ------------------ Life can change with every breathe, and it can end before the next. Datsun 280z- awaiting LS1 install to be the LSZ of my dreams Mods to come:224/224 cam, valvesprings, hardened pushrods, hugger headers, P&P TB, LS6 intake, loud pipes What you didn't hear me? or you didn't understand?

01-22-2007, 03:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
crxforum VM Administrator Posts: 3,338 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Feb 2005 Ride: 1990 Honda CR-X SiR Fav Mod: Ninterior Class: Street	If you are going to polish the valve cover follow the steps posted on Honda Tech by 2point2 that he did on his wheels. It will come out with the same result for your valve cover. Honda-Tech.com: Wheel and Tire: FAQ: How to polish your wheels CRX Forum ------------------ Honda CR-X If you need it I can get it.

01-22-2007, 05:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Don Kael VM Member Posts: 899 Location: : noitacoL Join Date: Apr 2006 Ride: 2002 Sentra Spec V Fav Mod: Financing! Class: Street	Polish it. The intake manifold is already red, so just polish or chrome the VC.

01-22-2007, 05:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Opel_Driver VM Member Posts: 2,761 Location: London & K/W Join Date: Apr 2005 Ride: '95 Civic Sedan Fav Mod: enjoying the stockness. Class: Street	i'd polish the air cleaner too actually since the red looks like it doesn't match the body of the car. ------------------ Brendan: Bunch of 240s Some Opels And a Honda

01-22-2007, 06:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
rough Super Moderator Posts: 2,746 Join Date: Jan 2005 Ride: 1976 Datsun 280Z Fav Mod: Class:	lol the intake is actually more orange than red..lol.. thanks for the idea's i'll run them by the wife and get to 'er ------------------ Life can change with every breathe, and it can end before the next. Datsun 280z- awaiting LS1 install to be the LSZ of my dreams Mods to come:224/224 cam, valvesprings, hardened pushrods, hugger headers, P&P TB, LS6 intake, loud pipes What you didn't hear me? or you didn't understand?

01-22-2007, 10:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
WRC_VERNA VM Member Posts: 2,742 Location: K-W Join Date: Feb 2005 Ride: 2001 Hyundai Accent Fav Mod: Class: Street	polish! lock! ------------------ B. 92 Stallions of fury at the flywheel

01-23-2007, 07:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
BlackAxela VM Member Posts: 1,298 Location: Waterloo Join Date: Oct 2004 Ride: 2005 Mazda Axela GT Sport Fav Mod: The Baby seat in the back Class: Street	polished for sure ------------------ 2005 Mazda Axela GT Sport 1994 Acura Integra <sold> 1994 Honda Civic Hatch <blown up> 1982 Toyota Supra <sold> Brandon Formerly Red_Integra

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