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Old May 16, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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I ordered a raw unfinished Spark Plug Cover from jjos1. I was VERY happy with the product. The work is amazing and it was only $28 shipped!

I knew that I wanted it to be flat black, but when I put it over my spark plugs I didn't like how I could see through each letter. So I when I was at work (homedepot) I made this backing out of galvanized sheet metal, and held with with some metal adhesive. I sanded it with 220 Grit to give it that brushed look.



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Im going to hopefully get the valve cover Powder Coated soon

Its a little touch, but I love how it looks now. I just wanted to show it off
Old May 16, 2008 | 12:33 AM
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so it came with the scion on it or you made that part?
Old May 16, 2008 | 12:50 AM
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so it came with the scion on it or you made that part?
Came with it. I just painted the cover and put the steel backing. Not much but I think it looks much better
Old May 16, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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looks good man.
Old May 16, 2008 | 04:29 AM
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Looks good, buddy.
the letter "O" in the logo seems awkward to look at. Nonetheless, great job.
Old May 16, 2008 | 04:58 AM
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Old May 16, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Home Depot huh? Can you give me a "special" price on the Husky HVLP spray gun. Too many tails and interiors being painted, a HVLP gun would make things so much easier about now.
Old May 16, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Home Depot huh? Can you give me a "special" price on the Husky HVLP spray gun. Too many tails and interiors being painted, a HVLP gun would make things so much easier about now.
If you asked me about a year ago I would have just taken one for you lol, But they have two Loss prevention guys now and they are Crazy good at catching thieves.

The most I can do is take off about $15 from the sticker price
Old May 16, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Can we order those too?

I kinda like it....I could do some things with that piece!
POST or PM me the info, if you dont mind?
Old May 16, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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i like the stock look better. iono just my .02
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Are you planning on polishing your valve cover?
Old May 16, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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looks good, i am in the process of polishing my valve cover, and was thinking about getting something like this.
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Yes i was also. I would want the VVTI one. I would paint it burgandy.

I already polished my valve cover. So shiny.
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4get the valve cover nice turbo
Old May 17, 2008 | 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by karatekidd
Can we order those too?

I kinda like it....I could do some things with that piece!
POST or PM me the info, if you dont mind?
Ya just search for spark plug covers and you will find the for sale thread

Originally Posted by dasiknes803
Are you planning on polishing your valve cover?
No, im going to color match it to my car

Originally Posted by justin6969
4get the valve cover nice turbo
Haha, thanks
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