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Painting valve covers?

I want to repaint my HO valve covers and am curious as to what the original color was. Were these a dark gray or a silver when new? Also will paint from auto parts stores hold up? ( hi-temp paint ) Thanks, Ray.
87 Tbird LX w/Factory floor shifter:D   3G upgrade. Tinted Windows...85 Mustang GT steering wheel(non-cruise) 17'' Saleen SC style wheels,Front/Rear TC sway bars/poly bushings & Mustang GT steering rack...'05 Mustang V6 springs...93 Cobra MC & booster, MM adjustable C/C plates,  Work  In  Progress.......  ( On The Shelf---HO computer, 19lb injectors, HO cam, BBK headers, Explorer Intake, Cold Air Intake ,Phantom Gauges, Stinger stainless exhaust pipes )
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Painting valve covers?

Reply #1
The HO aluminum valve covers were bare metal. I painted the ones on my old T-Bird Ford Red (because the car had a red & white theme) and the paint held up very well. I sanded them to remove the rough as-cast finish, and the red paint went on and stayed nice and shiny. I'd imagine any aluminum-look high heat or engine paint would work for you if you want the factory look
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Painting valve covers?

Reply #2
Later HO valve covers (90ish and up) were painted some sort of gray shade. The earlier ones weren't painted but the later ones were.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Painting valve covers?

Reply #3
If it helps, these pics are of a 1990 asc/McLaren Mustang that is all original and hasn't been touched.


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Painting valve covers?

Reply #4
Quote from: BCA;454419
If it helps, these pics are of a 1990 asc/McLaren Mustang that is all original and hasn't been touched.


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Looks like some kind or gray. Same as the upper intake.

I know the upper intake and valve covers on my 91 Mark VII are painted a light gray and not as cast.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.