Valve cover refinish DIY?

[Mr. Burns]

I'd like to make my valve cover sparke like Lil'Waynes teeth.

is there a way to do it right?

wire brush and drill?

I wanna make the "BMW" and the raised lines "pop".

not looking to spend a fortune, just looking for a good DYI write up.
what grits to use, proper paint, application techniques etc.

I've done a bunch before, but end up looking like ass.

[lambo]

Send it to Renewed Finishes.

That's my plan :D

They quoted me $80 for an M20 valve cover. That includes:

• Strip
• Blast
• Degrease
• Prep
• Lettering and stripes in a polish or different color
• Cover color
• Clear coat on non wrinkle/textures

Here's where they get their powder (http://www.prismaticpowders.com/). Prismatic sends out 5 color swatches for free to sample.

I don't think $80 is too bad considering the supplies you would have to purchase to do it yourself and the time it would take. Seems very fair to me.

[Mr. Burns]

that does look good, and essentially what i'm looking for.

trouble is, shipping will kill the deal for me:(

[325ix]

It wouldn't be more than $15 or so to ship it...

[Mr. Burns]

not if i'm in Canadaland...

I'm about 30mins from the US border.

I have dual citiz.

[acolella76]

1. remove
2? Blast with piss
3! Paint it wrinkle black and follow the directions on the can
4: suckaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa