The masking tape sounds like the best idea.. And ya I am going to that show for sure.. Ill be there friday night, and all day saturday..

 

he obviously won't need 500 degree paint lol. the roller would work but it will be hard making sure that you get a good coat on there... i think masking it off and using an exactoknife is the best way to do it but it's not gonna be fun!!

 

Well actually ive seen alot of guys use 1200 degree paint. Like this stuff here. It makes a really nice coat if done right
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/engine.html

 

well i mean you can use whatever kind of paint you want i was just saying you don't need as high as 500 degrees... a valve cover never gets that hot.

 

i painted mine with small *** paint brush, the paint spread on quite evenly and it turned out great

 

I personally wouldnt go less than 500... It may not get warmer than that, but they do get hot!

 

I say go with the duplicolor engine enamel if your gonna paint it. You will never have problems down the road and its an easy job to get a good coat on there. Alot eisier than trying to paint it with a roller or brush. Also i would do a primer coat first as well, and make sure you really clean the surface

 

finished check out the first post for pics

 

That looks good bud[sm=smiley20.gif]

 

looks really good!! what kind of paint did you end up going with?