Has anyone explored having their valve covers power coated? I know they are made of plastic and most shops wont try it, but I have heard that there are techniques/equipment available to powder coat plastic parts. I would like to find a shop to send mine to for coating. I would rather go this route than paint them. Although, painting is my plan "B". I have seen several on here that have turned out very nice with paint.
I am lucky that I blew my engine...now I have a spare set of low mileage valve covers...sure they cost me $1500...but who's counting! .....sarcasm!
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2007 Mustang V-6 w/ Pony Package, Automatic Transmission, Performance White w/ painted Vista Blue racing stripes. Current Mods: X-Charger #78, 8.8" GT Take-off rear axle w/ 3.73 gears and T-loc, GT side rocker panels, GT rear bumper, JBA H-pipe and mid-pipes, Dual GTA cat-back mufflers, 14" shorty antenna, 3D Carbon air dam (chin spoiler).
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Hey I had my valve covers powder coated and they look great.
Where at? I can't find a local shop here in Jacksonville, FL to do it.
Thanks
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2007 Mustang V-6 w/ Pony Package, Automatic Transmission, Performance White w/ painted Vista Blue racing stripes. Current Mods: X-Charger #78, 8.8" GT Take-off rear axle w/ 3.73 gears and T-loc, GT side rocker panels, GT rear bumper, JBA H-pipe and mid-pipes, Dual GTA cat-back mufflers, 14" shorty antenna, 3D Carbon air dam (chin spoiler).
stlwagon had his done too, said it turned out pretty good. if you go to harborfreightusa.com ( its a cheap tool store) they sell all the stuff to powder coat and its not very expensive. they only sell the basic colors but i bet you can mix and get your own color. ive been thinking about picking that stuff up and trying it but havent so far. just a idea
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goina hundred in a 55, and i dont know why..
some things were just meant to be..
05 V6 auto, torch red, basic, a few mods
06 V6 stick, vista, premium (g/f`s car)
Maybe I missed something somewhere,but how do You powder coat plastic?I had some brackets powder coated and I know that process wouldn't work.We must be thinking about two diff.things.If someone could enlighten me,I will be thankful.Have a good one.
i dont know the details either.someone told me once that rear dash panels and trunk liners were somehow electricaly charged and that fuzzy stuff would coat the parts like a magnet. some of the guys that have had it done might know how they did it. i might go look at those tools tomorow and see whats up with it.
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goina hundred in a 55, and i dont know why..
some things were just meant to be..
05 V6 auto, torch red, basic, a few mods
06 V6 stick, vista, premium (g/f`s car)
When you powder coat, you have to ground the piece your coating, so How do you Ground Plastic again???? you cant coat plastic Unless maybe you took it to someone that could plate the plastic like when plastic trim is chromed, otherwise according to the Eastwood CO. which is the powder coating system I use, you can't coat plastic! If someone knows a way I'd like to know.
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HI-PO Xcharger (#76),S.Demon coil, JBA hdrs, Mgna flow duals w/ Pypes X pipe, S.masters DS, che K mem with trq stabilizers, Che DS loop, Eibach Pro kit, 8.8 3.73, GT brakes, p.slot rotors, hawk hps pads, Roush strut brace, MSD wires, Moroso alum expan tank & p.steering resevoir, billet caps, MWG rad extention's, hurst shifter, Xenon frt Fascia, GT grill, GT rear bumper, Bullit wheels, c.fiber inter, alum pedals, PLX A/F Gauge, roush vent pod & hood scoop and custom paint.
i looked at a powder coating tool kit today at harbor freight, 70.00, and quart bottles of powder were 5 or 6.00 each for colors,,,,but the box didnt have any real info on it as far as information.
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goina hundred in a 55, and i dont know why..
some things were just meant to be..
05 V6 auto, torch red, basic, a few mods
06 V6 stick, vista, premium (g/f`s car)
i wish they cold after market covers that were aluminum. iv looked for them and cannot find any. id love to paint mine BUT id like just get a whole new set to play with in case i mess it up
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2006 4.0 V6 Mustang/X Charger #128 Mods: Too many, check out my profile. Probably currently under modification...
i wish they cold after market covers that were aluminum. iv looked for them and cannot find any. id love to paint mine BUT id like just get a whole new set to play with in case i mess it up
ya, ive looked too. i cant believe no one is making them. i bought a set of new aluminum covers for my 289 for 24.00( in the mid 70`s) they would be over 300.00 now if they ever come out. on the other hand, the black stock ones match the black plenum
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goina hundred in a 55, and i dont know why..
some things were just meant to be..
05 V6 auto, torch red, basic, a few mods
06 V6 stick, vista, premium (g/f`s car)
Possible to Powder Coat Plastic Valve Covers? 
.....sarcasm!
