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SNSSTR · 03-22-2014, 09:24 AM

So I finally came across some LSX 376 valve covers. Man these are hard to get a hold of.

Anyway, I am wanting to paint them gloss black with the LS AND 376 being flat black with a red pin stripe in the edge of the lowered section, and want to paint the X red as well. What would be the best way to go about this? I'm pretty confident in my abilities to paint, but this is a little tricky in my opinion.

They do look a little red in the pic, but they are the orange ones.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 03-22-2014, 09:45 AM

Nice, like that look.

jrhagen · 03-22-2014, 09:48 AM

I like them a lot! Where are you going to put the coil packs?

SNSSTR · 03-22-2014, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jrhagen

I like them a lot! Where are you going to put the coil packs?

I bought a relocate kit similar to this and I will be mounting them to the frame on either side of the engine.

Any tips on how to paint these like I want?

jrhagen · 03-22-2014, 10:54 AM

I like the relo kit, looks clean.
As for the painting, I always take my stuff to the body shop at the dealership. I know the manager and he makes sure it is done right and very good prices.

SNSSTR · 03-25-2014, 05:49 PM

Well, I took the valve covers to a local motorcycle custom paint shop. The best one in Memphis actually. They told me the only thing I should consider would be to get the valve covers powder coated. They said due to the heat, paint would just bubble.

I was a little bit puzzled, because I've seen brakes, valve covers, intake manifolds, hell even blocks, get painted with regular engine paint out of a spray can, and last for years....so I didn't get it.

But whatever, if they don't want to paint these, that's on them. I may get some high temp paint and do it myself.

I just need some help determining how I should layer the paint. What should I tape off first and what last? I understand this is probably going to be a week long project just between letting paint dry and taping things off, but I want to do it right so I need some input.

Fritzjd2 · 05-31-2016, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNSSTR

Well, I took the valve covers to a local motorcycle custom paint shop. The best one in Memphis actually. They told me the only thing I should consider would be to get the valve covers powder coated. They said due to the heat, paint would just bubble.

I was a little bit puzzled, because I've seen brakes, valve covers, intake manifolds, hell even blocks, get painted with regular engine paint out of a spray can, and last for years....so I didn't get it.

But whatever, if they don't want to paint these, that's on them. I may get some high temp paint and do it myself.

I just need some help determining how I should layer the paint. What should I tape off first and what last? I understand this is probably going to be a week long project just between letting paint dry and taping things off, but I want to do it right so I need some input.

Hey, I know this is old.. but just curious if you ever painted these? I just picked a set up myself and am struggling to figure out a good way to paint/ mask them. I think I'm going to go with VHT engine enamel.

SNSSTR · 06-01-2016, 04:31 PM

Sorry bud, never did. I couldn't come up with a good way.

If I had it to try now, I would spray the whole cover black, or whatever color I wanted the letters to be, let that dry for a few days, then I would probably mash something like playdough or some clay or something similar into the LSX376 lettering, spray the top color, then pick the clay out after. Or airbrush the letters.

hrpiii · 06-02-2016, 07:03 AM

I know Lupe painted a set of valve covers for a guy in our club. Looked awesome. Hit him up on any 'recommendations'.

03-22-2014, 09:24 AM	#1
SNSSTR All About That Speed Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Memphis Posts: 1,181	LSX 376 Valve Covers - Need Advice on Painting So I finally came across some LSX 376 valve covers. Man these are hard to get a hold of. Anyway, I am wanting to paint them gloss black with the LS AND 376 being flat black with a red pin stripe in the edge of the lowered section, and want to paint the X red as well. What would be the best way to go about this? I'm pretty confident in my abilities to paint, but this is a little tricky in my opinion. They do look a little red in the pic, but they are the orange ones. __________________ 2010 SS M6 \| 416 CI \| H/C/I \| GPI TUNED \| SNSSTR Last edited by SNSSTR; 03-25-2014 at 05:49 PM.

03-25-2014, 05:49 PM	#6
SNSSTR All About That Speed Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Memphis Posts: 1,181	Well, I took the valve covers to a local motorcycle custom paint shop. The best one in Memphis actually. They told me the only thing I should consider would be to get the valve covers powder coated. They said due to the heat, paint would just bubble. I was a little bit puzzled, because I've seen brakes, valve covers, intake manifolds, hell even blocks, get painted with regular engine paint out of a spray can, and last for years....so I didn't get it. But whatever, if they don't want to paint these, that's on them. I may get some high temp paint and do it myself. I just need some help determining how I should layer the paint. What should I tape off first and what last? I understand this is probably going to be a week long project just between letting paint dry and taping things off, but I want to do it right so I need some input. __________________ 2010 SS M6 \| 416 CI \| H/C/I \| GPI TUNED \| SNSSTR

06-01-2016, 04:31 PM	#8
SNSSTR All About That Speed Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Memphis Posts: 1,181	Sorry bud, never did. I couldn't come up with a good way. If I had it to try now, I would spray the whole cover black, or whatever color I wanted the letters to be, let that dry for a few days, then I would probably mash something like playdough or some clay or something similar into the LSX376 lettering, spray the top color, then pick the clay out after. Or airbrush the letters. __________________ 2010 SS M6 \| 416 CI \| H/C/I \| GPI TUNED \| SNSSTR

03-22-2014, 09:45 AM	#2
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	Nice, like that look.

03-22-2014, 09:48 AM	#3
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I like them a lot! Where are you going to put the coil packs?

03-22-2014, 10:54 AM	#5
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I like the relo kit, looks clean. As for the painting, I always take my stuff to the body shop at the dealership. I know the manager and he makes sure it is done right and very good prices.

06-02-2016, 07:03 AM	#9
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,565	I know Lupe painted a set of valve covers for a guy in our club. Looked awesome. Hit him up on any 'recommendations'.