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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 05:14 AM
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Hello and good morning to all!

I am going to paint my valve covers when I install some headers.

I went to NAPA to get a mat black and grey primer; both VHT brand but they did not have it.

What brand of paint would you use for this application?

The mat black is a semi-gloss; not flat or gloss.

Any recommendations?

Thank you!

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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 08:37 AM
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I used Ford Red VHT 550* drive train paint for my valve covers. It's been on for almost a year now, and they look like they did the day I painted them.

I can't really recommend any other brand, because this is the only one I've used.
 
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