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sufikation · 07-27-2008, 12:19 AM

i know its been done, but this was my first attempt. i just taped the letters and used a razor to get the fine cuts. its cool i like it. peace. }=)

ejclide · 07-27-2008, 01:05 AM

looks good. Is it still wet in the pic?

sufikation · 07-27-2008, 01:08 AM

it was a bit tacky to the touch in the pic.

wikedeye · 07-27-2008, 09:49 AM

Nice I just painted mine as well. Good job.

91accordwithwork · 07-27-2008, 10:39 AM

nice i just painted mine what kinda paint did u used?

sufikation · 07-27-2008, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91accordwithwork

nice i just painted mine what kinda paint did u used?

i used engine paint, rated up to like 500 degrees or something like that.

91accordwithwork · 07-27-2008, 05:50 PM

o nice i used 1300 - 2000 degrees rated

autox 89 dx · 07-27-2008, 11:20 PM

I just painted mine with some VHT wrinkle red came out nice

Kovalski · 07-28-2008, 10:39 PM

Hey i was there..look at my pic..we did a awesome job for are first time and red..lol KOv

**anonymoususer** · 07-31-2008, 05:21 PM

to make things easier you can just leave the letters un-taped, after paint has dried, take 400 grit wet/dry paper and a sanding block and wet sand the letters. will remove all the paint off of them and leave you with a really nice brushed finish with sharp clean edges around the letters.

budda · 08-02-2008, 12:55 AM

I'll take the wet sanding into consideration when/if i decide to paint my valve cover. Btw Op, that valve cover's beautiful.

sufikation · 08-02-2008, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budda

I'll take the wet sanding into consideration when/if i decide to paint my valve cover. Btw Op, that valve cover's beautiful.

ty }=)

budda · 08-02-2008, 11:40 AM

no problem. I'm curious. What made you choose red?

sufikation · 08-02-2008, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budda

no problem. I'm curious. What made you choose red?

i was in too big of a hurry to wait for black to come in. the store i went to was out so i went with red...its nothing a little elbow grease wont remove if i want to do it different later.

budda · 08-02-2008, 11:45 AM

Dunno. I'd just keep it red. Depending on the color of the car.

TurboMirage · 08-02-2008, 11:53 AM

shoulda gone purple. i painted mine with plane old duplicolor. still looks like new months later.

DuckSauce · 08-26-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by sufikation

i know its been done, but this was my first attempt. i just taped the letters and used a razor to get the fine cuts. its cool i like it. peace. }=)

looks good!

capricefrk013 · 08-26-2008, 12:28 PM

Looks good.
I like the idea with the sanding block. I never woulda thought of that.
Mine was repainted using flat BBQ paint. Still looks good for being done 3 years ago.

hatchback1992 · 08-26-2008, 01:09 PM

where did you get that type of red b/c i tried to paint my but the red that i used was not a reeal red one it end up lihe orange,

07-27-2008, 12:19 AM	#1
sufikation Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: fruitland, id Age: 26 Posts: 503 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 95 civic sedan ex Rep Power: 27	painted my valve cover i know its been done, but this was my first attempt. i just taped the letters and used a razor to get the fine cuts. its cool i like it. peace. }=) Attached Thumbnails __________________ 95 Civic Sedan EX * strut tower bar * acura fat five rims - soon to come, suspension and turbo build -

07-27-2008, 01:05 AM	#2
ejclide Swapper for life! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: OH---------IO Posts: 256 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 92 Civic lx w/ LS Swap Rep Power: 8	looks good. Is it still wet in the pic? __________________ "everything in a honda is glued together. You just hook up an engine lift and rip that fucker out" -klyph 92 Civic LX 4Dr -LS Swap -Fidanza lightweight flywheel -Exedy clutch -Ebay Ram air -Ebay Short shifter -APC racing seats

07-27-2008, 01:08 AM	#3
sufikation Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: fruitland, id Age: 26 Posts: 503 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 95 civic sedan ex Rep Power: 27	it was a bit tacky to the touch in the pic. __________________ 95 Civic Sedan EX * strut tower bar * acura fat five rims - soon to come, suspension and turbo build -

07-27-2008, 10:39 AM	#5
91accordwithwork kid that everyone loves! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wauwatosa WI Age: 14 Posts: 555 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 91 accrod DX with a few extras : ) Rep Power: 0	nice i just painted mine what kinda paint did u used? __________________ heres my mod. list -painted valve cover -new headers -new high flow obx resonator -new carbon fiber exaust tip -new p.s pump -new radiator -new belt -new injen ram intake -new strut bar -new deck (installed myself) -new speakers -not bad for learning as i went and not having shit for help besides u great guys i think thats around all i did, tok a few months but im happy with it! and after all that theres a small puddle of oil under my intake on my engine..... the fun never ends!

07-27-2008, 05:50 PM	#7
91accordwithwork kid that everyone loves! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wauwatosa WI Age: 14 Posts: 555 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 91 accrod DX with a few extras : ) Rep Power: 0	o nice i used 1300 - 2000 degrees rated __________________ heres my mod. list -painted valve cover -new headers -new high flow obx resonator -new carbon fiber exaust tip -new p.s pump -new radiator -new belt -new injen ram intake -new strut bar -new deck (installed myself) -new speakers -not bad for learning as i went and not having shit for help besides u great guys i think thats around all i did, tok a few months but im happy with it! and after all that theres a small puddle of oil under my intake on my engine..... the fun never ends!


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07-27-2008, 11:20 PM	#8
autox 89 dx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oakley Posts: 232 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 91 SI SOHC ZC mini me Rep Power: 6	I just painted mine with some VHT wrinkle red came out nice

07-28-2008, 10:39 PM	#9
Kovalski Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ontario OR Age: 24 Posts: 89 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1995 Honda Civic/coupe With K-20 Rep Power: 0	Hey i was there..look at my pic..we did a awesome job for are first time and red..lol KOv __________________ I love bad rep so give me all u can!! I might get upset..Ya fuken right!! 95 Civic Coupe =Megan Header 4-2-1/White With Black Wrap =2-1/4" Exhaust/Magna Flow Canister =Apex Ram Intake =T-G Short Shifter =Civic Si Rims - "Woot" =Ebay Coilovers Soon to be DONE..lol NEVER.

07-31-2008, 05:21 PM	#10
anonymoususer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	to make things easier you can just leave the letters un-taped, after paint has dried, take 400 grit wet/dry paper and a sanding block and wet sand the letters. will remove all the paint off of them and leave you with a really nice brushed finish with sharp clean edges around the letters.

08-02-2008, 12:55 AM	#11
budda Brilliant Schizophrenia Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cincinnati Age: 19 Posts: 451 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 91 dodge spirit turbo 14 psi, fmic, 2.5 in exhaust Rep Power: 26	I'll take the wet sanding into consideration when/if i decide to paint my valve cover. Btw Op, that valve cover's beautiful.

08-02-2008, 11:40 AM	#13
budda Brilliant Schizophrenia Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cincinnati Age: 19 Posts: 451 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 91 dodge spirit turbo 14 psi, fmic, 2.5 in exhaust Rep Power: 26	no problem. I'm curious. What made you choose red?

08-02-2008, 11:45 AM	#15
budda Brilliant Schizophrenia Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cincinnati Age: 19 Posts: 451 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 91 dodge spirit turbo 14 psi, fmic, 2.5 in exhaust Rep Power: 26	Dunno. I'd just keep it red. Depending on the color of the car.

08-02-2008, 11:53 AM	#16
TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 25 Posts: 17,527 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 298	shoulda gone purple. i painted mine with plane old duplicolor. still looks like new months later. __________________ Home of the RPW built 2000 Lancer CC Coupe. See what is done to the little Evo5.

08-26-2008, 12:28 PM	#18
capricefrk013 is waiting for summer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NE OHIO Posts: 319 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 91 Honda Civic ED6 Rep Power: 11	Looks good. I like the idea with the sanding block. I never woulda thought of that. Mine was repainted using flat BBQ paint. Still looks good for being done 3 years ago. __________________

08-26-2008, 01:09 PM	#19
hatchback1992 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1992 cx hatchback Rep Power: 0	where did you get that type of red b/c i tried to paint my but the red that i used was not a reeal red one it end up lihe orange,

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