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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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What is everybody using to paint the header cover and engine cover? Prep involved? Mine looks like sh*t. Want to spruce it up.

Does anyone know where you can buy a new one cheap?
Old Jul 18, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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Most people use high temp paint, check out your local auto parts store. Make sure its high head and depending on exactly what your going to paint. Prep it really good, dont be lazy. if you want great results you got to prep it right and get all the oil and dirt off the parts. Take your time! Lets see some pictures of how it looks now. Some people go with some ugly funky looking colors but to each there own i suppose.
Old Jul 18, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Also, allow for proper curing before you install to avoid damage to the paint.
Old Jul 18, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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A new manifold cover runs $101.55 from TRDsparks.

http://www.trademotion.com/parts/200...w=31&maxRow=10
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