Buffed out and painted the Valve covers

[Crusader]

A big thanks goes out to Phil Kirkland for use of his shop and polisher.

I spent a considerable amount of time buffing and polishing these valve covers......they didn't turn out half bad at all. Once polished, I spray painted the black lines and lettering with "Old Ford Blue" paint and then wiped the polished surfaces down with mineral spirits. I also cleared the covers once the lettering dried.

 

[73 Sanger Flat]

They look a lot better .. You did good .

 

[customtouch]

Looks good Cliff!!! clap.gif

 

[Devilman]

Hey those look really good! I remember what they looked like from pictures you have posted in the past, you really did a number on them. They will match your engine better with the blue lettering as well, nice touch.  :smile17:

 

[Patchman]

I'll have to dig out another set for you to do! :smile30: clap.gif

 

[Crusader]

Thanks guys. Here's a picture of the valve covers when I started the project. As you can see, the bottom valve cover is taking shape after a first run with the buffer. The top cover hasn't been touched yet.

 

[Crusader]

Hey those look really good! I remember what they looked like from pictures you have posted in the past, you really did a number on them. They will match your engine better with the blue lettering as well, nice touch.  :smile17:

Thanks Kenny. Though this is under an engine cover, I still would like it to look nice.

I'll have to dig out another set for you to do! :smile30: clap.gif

Lol...... ummmmmmm

 

[Devilman]

Thanks Kenny. Though this is under an engine cover, I still would like it to look nice.

well hell yeah, thats part of the deal with these things. :grin: What did you use on them? Just polish, wet sanded, etc...

 

[Knotty Girl]

I have some parts that need polishing, when can I drop then by?  LOL Looks great!  clap.gif

 

[Crusader]

Thanks Kenny. Though this is under an engine cover, I still would like it to look nice.

well hell yeah, thats part of the deal with these things. :grin: What did you use on them? Just polish, wet sanded, etc...

I used sandpaper and progressively got to 800 grit....then I buffed it on a high speed buffing wheel using the black, red and white clay compounds to bring it to a shiny luster. Then I cleared them so i don't have to do this again. Lol.

 

[Devilman]

I used sandpaper and progressively got to 800 grit....then I buffed it on a high speed buffing wheel using the black, red and white clay compounds to bring it to a shiny luster. Then I cleared them so i don't have to do this again. Lol.

I gotcha. I was using the same approach on those logs I bought, but wasn't making much progress. Turns out high speed is key, drill is too slow to do any good. Gotta run by harbor freight & get me a die grinder I suppose & get them knocked out.

Copy that on the clear, hope that does the trick, polishing aluminum sux. :cheesy: I had a set of those same valve covers and sold them after one summer, got chromed alum. instead. :grin:

 

[Crusader]

Thanks Kenny. I used a drill with a buffing wheel on it and got nowhere. The key is to use a LOT of pressure...so much so that you'll feel worn slap out when your done. The valve covers were to hot to touch and I had to wear gloves to keep from getting burned. I spent a ton of time getting nowhere until Phil came up and said "Man, you'll get nowhere doing them like that, let me show you how to do this"......he produced a fantastic shine in a matter of seconds. Once I started using a lot of pressure......A lot of progress happened in a short period of time.

it's a dirty job too.....man is it dirty. Here's a picture of me after trying to clean my face....hope the mug shot doesn't scare you..lol.

 

[Devilman]

Ya, I bought one of those buffing kits with the felt buffers, cotton wheels & the rouge bars like you describe. Needless to say I was pretty disappointed when the chit didn't work so I just shelved it. Talked to George/Pro53 a few weeks ago about some wheels he polished out & he said pretty much the same you just did. And he said he ended up dirty as chit as well. :grin:

 

[ChryslerJet]

Cliff they look awesome, that blue looks a helluva lot better than the black and yellow

 

[Crusader]

Thanks CJ. I can't wait to install them and see how they look.

 

[Patchman]

Thanks Kenny. I used a drill with a buffing wheel on it and got nowhere. The key is to use a LOT of pressure...so much so that you'll feel worn slap out when your done. The valve covers were to hot to touch and I had to wear gloves to keep from getting burned. I spent a ton of time getting nowhere until Phil came up and said "Man, you'll get nowhere doing them like that, let me show you how to do this"......he produced a fantastic shine in a matter of seconds. Once I started using a lot of pressure......A lot of progress happened in a short period of time.

it's a dirty job too.....man is it dirty. Here's a picture of me after trying to clean my face....hope the mug shot doesn't scare you..lol.

Who's the Hobo in your thread? That kat needs a good bath and a shave! :smile28:

 

[Crusader]

Thanks Kenny. I used a drill with a buffing wheel on it and got nowhere. The key is to use a LOT of pressure...so much so that you'll feel worn slap out when your done. The valve covers were to hot to touch and I had to wear gloves to keep from getting burned. I spent a ton of time getting nowhere until Phil came up and said "Man, you'll get nowhere doing them like that, let me show you how to do this"......he produced a fantastic shine in a matter of seconds. Once I started using a lot of pressure......A lot of progress happened in a short period of time.

it's a dirty job too.....man is it dirty. Here's a picture of me after trying to clean my face....hope the mug shot doesn't scare you..lol.

Who's the Hobo in your thread? That kat needs a good bath and a shave! :smile28:

Hahaha.... he was a day laborer I picked up on the way to Phils shop. Lol.

 

[Michael Swindoll]

Real nice!! And I hate to polish or buff anything! Lol it's both a dirty job!

 

[mr rogers]

Cliff, those valve covers look really nice.  clap.gif

 

[Crusader]

Thanks guys!!!!