24v swap Custom valve Cover thread!

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  • Luis325
    No R3VLimiter
    • Jun 2009
    • 3847

    #1

    24v swap Custom valve Cover thread!

    Im thinking about painting my plastic M Power cover and wante to get some ideas...
    POST Pics of your painted valve covers!!!
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    1986 "C2 2.7 Alpina" Sedan
    1987 325ic Black Vert
    1986 327i Red Track Car RIP 10/10/10
    1989 325is Henna S50 track car SOLD


    Transaction feedback here please!!
    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170548
  • giantkeeper
    E30 Fanatic
    • Aug 2009
    • 1416

    #2
    black vvvvv (i've actually cleaned up the bay more since this shot....it's the grill paint you can get from Home Depot

    Originally posted by blunttech
    Always Always go for the reach around if there is an option

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    • Luis325
      No R3VLimiter
      • Jun 2009
      • 3847

      #3
      Nice!!!!!
      sigpic
      1986 "C2 2.7 Alpina" Sedan
      1987 325ic Black Vert
      1986 327i Red Track Car RIP 10/10/10
      1989 325is Henna S50 track car SOLD


      Transaction feedback here please!!
      http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170548

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      • Mr Two
        E30 Addict
        • Jul 2008
        • 590

        #4


        Ditch the plastic, IMO. Or get a CF cover.

        I've definitely seen some well done plastic covers, but I like to see the goods

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        • scottinAZ
          E30 Fanatic
          • Dec 2009
          • 1312

          #5
          is that wrinkle finish on yours, mr two??

          Im thinking of doing the same finish on mine. yours appears to look good, lots better than what mine does now (peeling factory paint and junkyard stock numbers)

          I was considering doing a hammer finish paint as well, but am unsure how that would look underhood....
          I saved 15% on my Bimmer parts by switching to ...



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          • Mr Two
            E30 Addict
            • Jul 2008
            • 590

            #6
            Yeah, it is. Kinda hard to get it to come out evenly - practice on smaller stuff first. Read all the instructions! This was VHT brand.

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