I was just woundering if anyone has ever done or thought about doing this. Because im considering doing this to mine. any thought? or pics?

 

you'd have to have a valve cover duplicated from yours out of metal, then have it dipped in chrome...

 

just curious, why would i have to make a metal duplicate? couldnt i just dip the stock one, wouldnt that be alright?

 

The valve cover is metal, the engine cover is plastic. It can be done.

Check this out, now that's a thing of beauty.

OutCnrU's valve cover.

 

ok....I think I was thinking of the engine cover....

 

thats a TC....doh!!!! i thought i was an xb... i was like hold on that looks diffrent!!!!! then i was like oh its a TC....

 

That's a good looking valve cover.

Now I want mine powdercoated.

 

It's probably the strut bar that confused you... the OEM tC one is Hotchkis is a single bar - the OEM xB one is the 2 bar one like that above.

 

any pics of anyone doing it chrome?

 

Actually he said he spray painted it with engine enamel.

Check this thread https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=59876 in Power Hungry (tC) for more info.

 

I want a chrome one too

 

Can't say I've seen chrome high temp ceramic based paint.

 

I was thinking about a chrome valve cover myself. I read that its made from magnesium... i wonder w/ mother metal polish and some elbow grease if it could shine? any one tried it? i see it been a while since any action!

 

OK, after reading this thread I decided to paint mine with some of that "chrome" spray paint. It actually came out pretty nice but as I am sure you all know, it ain't chrome!!!
I put on a half dozen light coats followed by one moderate coat. Let it dry then actually buffed it a little. That did in fact bring out a little shine, but since the origional cover material has a little pebble texture, the shine isn't real smooth.
Unfortunately I do not have a digital camera handy. Will try to get one tomorrow from a friend and post a shot or two.

Walt

 

sorry to bump a old post but i was the first one to have a chrome valve cover on the first gen box..i had it dipped,been on my box for almost 5 years now no issue at all..ill take pics in the morning if ya want them?i sold one to someone on here allready not sure if he still on here but im sure he can vouch for how nice it is.. hit me up if you are intrested i have access to chrome, powder coating and anodizing...