Restoring Commando Valve covers

From what I have found, the best way to repaint the crinkle small block valve cover is to...
1. Remove all existing paint. Sand or stripe to bear metal.
2. Remove any oil that is stuck on the inside. (Trust me on this one. This is an important step.)
3. Use an metal etch so that the metal will except a paint.
4. Find a can or 2 of black crinkle spray paint.
5. Tape off any areas on the cover that you don't want painted like the aluminum fins.

The directions on the can tell you to apply 3 thick coats is 20 minute intervals. This did not work for me, even in the Texas sun.

6. Preheat your house hold oven to 300 degrees.
7. Apply 2 or 3 thin coats of paint.
8. Place it oven for 10 to 20 minutes or until all paint is crinkled.

If you apply to much paint on the cover the paint will run during the oven process.