I have begun the prep work to get these valve covers ready for the time to put'em on my motor. I had them media blasted with plastic beads that remove paint without much etching of the metal. I know its not a good idea to use media as it can collect under the drippers, but I'm going to solve that problem by putting them in an ultrasonic cleaner used to clean debris from medical instruments with hard to clean nooks and crannies.
Some of the original paint was not removed by the plastic. I may have to use marine stripper to get it down to the metal, but not sure yet. There were 4 layers of paint/primer that was removed. The is a probable race history with these covers as seen by the repaired areas in the front of each cover where breathers once lived. Both covers have bumps and bruises that will be addressed before painting.
I am doing 1 at a time, as I'm reluctant to let them both go at one time. I wish I knew what car that these once lived on!
Some of the original paint was not removed by the plastic. I may have to use marine stripper to get it down to the metal, but not sure yet. There were 4 layers of paint/primer that was removed. The is a probable race history with these covers as seen by the repaired areas in the front of each cover where breathers once lived. Both covers have bumps and bruises that will be addressed before painting.
I am doing 1 at a time, as I'm reluctant to let them both go at one time. I wish I knew what car that these once lived on!