Questions about painting Mopar Performance Valve Covers

[69-340Dart]

I have the black wrinkle finish mopar performance valve covers, and I would like to paint them orange. I have seen pictures from others that have done this. I'm wondering if there are any special steps that need to be taken to get good results, or if I just have to spray them and then buff the paint off the raised edges after it dries. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.

 

[rumblefish360]

Sandblast the wrinkle off and use hi heat paint. I have not noticed any hi heat primer. I have used ethier tape (For the full fin) to protect the areas I wanted natural or a razor for just the top of the fin.

 

[AdamR]

I sprayed mine right over the black wrinkle paint then wiped off the fins with lacquer thinner.

 

[Small Block]

I've painted mine and then taken a piece of sand paper on a block and sanded em back to natural. Then blow off with air. Let em dry well first. I've tried wiping em off while wet after painting but did a little smearing. Good luck and we'll need some pics.

 

[BubbaCuda]

I sprayed mine right over the black wrinkle paint then wiped off the fins with lacquer thinner.

Those covers look good..

 

[340john]

Those valve covers look really good Adam.

 

[rumblefish360]

Did some of the wrinkle texture come through?

 

[AdamR]

Yes, You could still see the wrinkles.