i painted, sanded, then clear coat. and i used a 120 fine grit paper, worked well didn't have to sand for long periods of time it came right off! .... i wish i would have taped those spots off, just wasn't thinking! i'll be taking paint off tomorrow in those spots!

yours looks killer rabbit!!

 

Did you use high temp paint? I used duplicolor.

 

If you want silver letters, sand them smooth before painting the cover... Then put chapstick over the letters and paint the whole valve cover. After the paint's dry, you can just wipe away the chapstick and presto-chango! The letters are still silver and you don't have to worry about scratching your nice new paint job. Then clearcoat it because the letters will eventually get dull and oxidized or whatever.

Good job, 97... and Whiterabbit's just showing off now... what? An entire thread devoted to your lip kit and valve cover isn't good enough for you now? j/k man

 

The chapstick is a good idea. Never thought about that.

 

My lips hurt real bad haha yea that is a wicked good idea it beats wet sandin a whole streetbike n messin up

 

+1 i will remember that. hopelfully i will do that this weekend

 

I'm definitely using the chapstick tonight for my letters...i'll post a pic within the next couple of days when it's all done...i'm doing the letters in white and the entire cover in black!

 

i've been telling people to do that for the longest time, or vica-versa, i would have done it, but it doesn't go with anything i have, good luck, post some pics of the before and after.

 

finished product(s)........ valve cover done, filter cleaned, and cd player in!

 

nice... looks good, man