for those wondering how I did it, valve cover and engine detail Options

[Batman722]

I have gotten a few PMs about how I made my engine look like this
http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v239/B...22/IMG_0111.jpg
http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v239/B...22/IMG_0110.jpg

It isn't a mirror shine and I probably should of sanded a bit more but it used to look like this
http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v239/B...22/IMG_0057.jpg

It was pretty simple. First I cleaned the engine with degreaser and hot water. I didn't have much build up anywhere so it was easy. I then made sure it was dry and everything was clean. Next I bought Dupli-Color high heat with ceramic Aluminum spray paint - up to 1200 degrees ( $4 at wal-mart ). I also bought 2 sponge brushes there ( $.39 each ).
Now the action. I had some 1000 grit sand paper and used it on some things items ( mainfold & valve cover ). I wiped it down to get it clean again and began painting. What I did was I sprayed some paint into a small bowl ( actually a tupperware lid ), dipped the brush, and used the brush to paint the mani cover and some small things. When that was all dry I went for the valve cover. I first took all the wires and stuff off of it and taped it off with newspaper. Then I sprayed it, 2-3 coats.
http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v239/B...22/IMG_0081.jpg
http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v239/B...22/IMG_0082.jpg

I am wicked happy with the finished product. It was easy and took about 2-3 hours. BTW, Dupli-Color had other colors like blue, red, ect, but I chose aluminum.
I would reccomend doing this to anyone. If you have any questions, let me know.

[macavely]

thanks.. i think i'll be doing this soon... thanks for letting us know how you did it..

[celicarocker]

ive been wanting a different color valve cover for some time, but have been dreading taking it off..... this is great man....

[LatinKraze]

Looking very nice dude. I will sure give it a try.....and that Stealth looks pretty banged up. Good luck with fixin her up, if it's yours.

[creis]

dang I have been wanting to do something like that, but did not wana take off the cover, never even though about just taping it off and doing it. looks good

[bufferdan]

i think i would just take everything off and do a precise job. ITs so easy to take the valve cover off. I might do it this weekend and paint it all up. Maybe red being that the car is red.

[Batman722]

Taking the cover off is another way to do a more complete job, but I didn't really have the time. I just went the easier route. Plus didn't want to worry about getitng a gasket and the sealer and crap like that.

Latin, that was my Stealth. I sold it to a friend and bought my Celica. About 2 months later he gets into an accident ( not his fault ) and the insurance is picking up the tab. It figures, I bang up the front a little and I sell it. He gets it, has the accident and now it's gonna get fixed 100%, just my luck

I posted those pics on 3Si.org to get some opinions about the cost to fix. He is gettin paid...