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246 Valve Cover Finish

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  1. Ducati348

    Ducati348 Karting

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    #1 Ducati348, Mar 16, 2022
    I glass bead blasted my aluminum valve covers on my E series Dino and was wondering what others used to protect the beautiful finish? I read that some people used matte rattle can clear paint. In the attached photograph, I used some clear matte paint that was not high temperature rated. Do you think this be a problem?

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  2. V12addict

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    #2 V12addict, Mar 16, 2022
    I would definitly strip and re coat with clear high temp clear. Both Dupli-color and VHT hace excellent high temp clear coats you can use.
     
  3. daviekj

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    #3 daviekj, Mar 16, 2022
    First photo below is from 2008, a few months after I blasted the cam covers gently with used glass beads. The only protection was a squirt of WD40.
    Second photo below is from last year 2021. Pretty much same clean appearance. There has been no further blasting/conditioning between, other than a wipe over with break cleaner and re application of WD40 after valve shim servicing, when inevitably oil finger prints get on them.
    My suggestion is either leave as is, or follow the above.

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  4. racerboy9

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    #4 racerboy9, Mar 16, 2022
    I used mag wheel cleaner on mine and rubbed with a very used scotchbrite pad. Looked just like the NOS cover I have.
     
  5. vrooom

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    #5 vrooom, Mar 16, 2022
    your engine compartment looks great !
     
  6. Ducati348

    Ducati348 Karting

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    #6 Ducati348, Mar 16, 2022
    Thanks for the quick and detailed responses.
    Alex
     

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