Hi All,
I`m in the process of buffing my T-BIRD valve covers. Was wondering if, after I get them nice and shiny, is there any type of coating that I could spray on them to keep them from oxidizing? Also wondering if heat may be a problem with any coating I put on?

Gary

 

Autosol metal polish. as advertised in Eastwoods.

With a good fan, and not too much idling on hot days, heat shouldn't be a problem.

 

havi

Is that a polish and a coating or just a polish? Opps. I should have googled Eastmans before I asked this question. Thanks havi
Gary

 

I recommend painting the covers then all you ever have to do is wipe them off and drive. Not polish and polish. At the next car show you go to notice some engine bays where the owners have had a leak and are not as patient as fiddler winners in polishing for weeks on end, the older billet and aluminum looks dull and like crap. I have found that a rattle can of paint can give me more driving time but if you need the bling try some scrubbing bubbles in a aersol can, apply, let soak for a few minutes and then rinse off. I have used it on a few thing and it cleans it up and makes it easier to get it to shine.

 

What if you did BOTH? Buff the heck out of them and spray them with clear paint. DupliColor makes a high temp (1200 degree) clear coat.

I had a similar question about the stainless headlight trim...mine is starting to get a tiny amount of surface rust on them, so I was wondering the same. Will my method work on stainless and/or the aluminum?

 

There is a product I've seen advertised on TrucksTV called Zoop"s that is supposed to be very good according to the older host Stacy David. I haven't got anything shiny so can't tell you if it works but you could check that product out as it is supposed to last a very long time with minimal work afterwards.

 

I've seen the Zoop's Seal. It's a multi stage product that clear caots the metal and is not supposed to yellow with time. Said to last a few years....after that I dont know what kind of hassle it would be to remove and re-do?
Another great polish is wenol. I've used it for years, takes NO elbow grease and looks great...here's a link Wenol Metal Polish
later, ED

 

 

This is what the owner of the chrome shop told me to do with all my newly chromed stuff and polished alluminum and stainless steel.

He said to spray it with Clear Gloss Krylon. He said it's the only thing even his chem dip won't eat away, and it's fairly temperature tolerant.

So I sprayed the insides of the chromed surfaces that you won't see (like the insides of the wind wings that always rust and inside the back of the bumpers, etc) and it seems to be working fairly well so far.

 

Bob Jones

That's funny. You made me realize that the thought of a Flathead in a `56 has never crossed my mind. But why not for the die-hard Flathead guys. Anyway thanks for making my day.
For the rest of you guys and gals, thanks for the suggestions. I think I will coat them with Kroylon or some other clear coat. Thanks again.

Gary