What paint do you guys use when you repaint your upper intakes and valve covers? Im looking for something close to stock. I went to Advance and picked up some Duplicolor Engine Enamel in Ford Red and that seems to be the closest thiing. The Chevy orange was way too orange.

So what have you guys been using?

Thanks,
Steve

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If I remember correctly, that is the color I ended up using, except I used a high heat paint. The valve covers shouldn't get too hot so regular paint should work, as long as you prep the painting surfaces well.

I can do powder caoting for you, but the color match isnt easy, custom colrs are cool though.

it is a high temp, i think the can says dyno tested to 500* or something

i woudl love to have it powdercoated, but i have to get this motor back together soon. its already been apart for over a week, and i need to get it together because i need to take it to the shop before the cold weather

Ya, those dont get that hot. A lot of intakes and valve covers are just shot with basecoat/clearcoat auto paint and hold up just fine.

Chrysler Industrial Red DE-1632 Dupli-Color.....pretty much an exact match. Auto Zone around $5......

quote Originally posted by RWF: Chrysler Industrial Red DE-1632 Dupli-Color.....pretty much an exact match. Auto Zone around $5......

I'll second the Chrysler red. I'll have to check the number when I get home, but the paint I used was a Chrysler red. Almost an exact match.

quote Originally posted by p8ntman442: I can do powder caoting for you, but the color match isnt easy, custom colrs are cool though.

What method are you using to strip the factory paint with? I was going to sandblast a set and coat them but the stuff on them is very tough. I am guessing it is a grade of powder caot and not paint actually. I was going to try a few grades of stripper but haven't got that far yet.

quote Originally posted by derangedsheep: What paint do you guys use when you repaint your upper intakes and valve covers? Im looking for something close to stock. I went to Advance and picked up some Duplicolor Engine Enamel in Ford Red and that seems to be the closest thiing. The Chevy orange was way too orange. So what have you guys been using? Thanks, Steve

I used that too. its a good looking red, but its not the original stock red.

I used the Ford Red also. It matched my other faded parts perfectly.