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What do you think, I like:headbang:

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They are painted and cleared, I cant stand always having to sand those damn letters. A guy about 40 minutes away in a small town did them. He does very good work.
 

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Looks sweet man,wish I could decide whether to go for a Gen IV or stay with my GenII as there are alot of things like that I would do.
 

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They are painted and cleared, I cant stand always having to sand those damn letters. A guy about 40 minutes away in a small town did them. He does very good work.
Wow these look great, specially the yellow ones :). I want them too. Question though, you said these are painted, wouldn't the high engine heat in time burn the paint?
 
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Wow these look great, specially the yellow ones :). I want them too. Question though, you said these are painted, wouldn't the high engine heat in time burn the paint?


I thought so too, but I now one thats 2 years old and another thats a year old with no problems. I think we are safe. Thats why I did them, I assume they use high heat paint.
 

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You stole my idea! :)

Looks great and please post a pic with them on. I was seriously considering doing this as well but was going to go the powder coated route due to high heat or so I thought. Very interesting that there are no issues, thus far.
 
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The yellow car is a doug levin 1000 hp car, so if its not melting there, I think im okay.
 

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The yellow car is a doug levin 1000 hp car, so if its not melting there, I think im okay.


That explains why that Paxton setup looks different than mine. I was wondering why there was a filter on the actual s/c. Your valve covers look very sharp!!!
 
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That explains why that Paxton setup looks different than mine. I was wondering why there was a filter on the actual s/c. Your valve covers look very sharp!!!


That car is y2k5srt's car. I can't believe he hasn't commented, he normally keeps a watchful eye on my posts, I get in trouble alot.:devteeth:
 

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Wow these look great, specially the yellow ones :). I want them too. Question though, you said these are painted, wouldn't the high engine heat in time burn the paint?

Good quality paint is fine at or below 260 degrees:2tu: I haven't had any issues so far with the ones we've done.
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I meant to say he charged 75.00 cash. Im trying to help you out mike.



LOL:lmao: I was already thinking of subbing out to him:dunno: Now it's a NO BRAINER!!!:headbang::D Honestly, he's making ZERO by charging $250 IMO
I would bet he's doing it for the "fun factor" or not paying his guys very much per hour or job. It does look like nice work btw
 

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I love the look of those valve covers. Much nicer looking than the p/c. Its a new mod to add to my list:rolaugh:
 
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Good quality paint is fine at or below 260 degrees:2tu: I haven't had any issues so far with the ones we've done. Those look nice.
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Are these cleared? I like the fact that I shouldnt have to worry about the siler oxidizing. I always hate that, no matter what you do, it looks like crap a few months later.
 

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I thought so too, but I now one thats 2 years old and another thats a year old with no problems. I think we are safe. Thats why I did them, I assume they use high heat paint.

Do you think "your" guy will go for the group buy :). I see a lot of interest on this site.
 

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