Hey guys,

whats the best way to clean your valve cover?

I wanted to be safe and just use water before i asked anyone. But is there anything else that wont damage it?

Thanks

 

I always just use soap and water... just remember to let the engine cool beforehand

 

Alright thanks, didnt wanna use anything that would harm it.

Definatly let it cool

 

Degreeser would be your best bet as well as dawn soap first then degreeser; make sure the car has been off long enough for it to be cold ( not warm or hot )

 

Alright, well it was about 16 degrees outside last night, i think that my engines gonna be cold this morning[sm=smiley36.gif]

 

Water isn't going to actually CLEAN anything. If your valve cover is unpainted you can use Engine Brite, Simple Green, or any other degreaser, and a wire brush.

 

Agreed. I would recommend something strong like white spirit, since it wont harm the metal. Use a wire brush, then put it through the dish washer as a finishing touch

It must have no dirt or grime before painting (if that's what you are going to do).

 

Yeah thats what im doing, Im painting it red.


It already has paint on it right? but its just grey

So i need some aircraft remover to get that off

and then paint

 

oh thanks MXS

I was just wondering since that part gets REALLY hot if chemicals would mess something up

Like in simple green, Grease Lightning,...etc.

 

Wow, send me a bit of that!

Yes, you must use special paint. If you can;t find specific valve cover paint, just go with caliper paint. Once all dryed, you should also spray with a protective clear heat resistant spray.