How to Paint a Valve Cover! (DIY Restoration)

#shorts #cars #mechanic #fix #carmods #diy
All the steps you need to transform your aged VC into a snazzy centerpiece :)

[@Pryzim]

He didn't tell me to put the gasket seal back in so my car blew up

[@mixofgamez1724]

🤣🤣🤣

[@williamborjamancia]

Mine too, i thought it was a useless part :/

[@orphan3919]

Why is KZbin asking me to rate your comment😂

[@stringz4862]

Underrated comment ngl

[@anima.7750]

godlike comment

[@PaleWhiteMale]

Lol hell yeah them pop off valve covers. I like it 👍

[@R281]

Mine broke

[@Ku4n-]

@@R281 fix it

[@certifiedhater4414]

@@Ku4n- lol

[@kyototomokui6676]

@@Ku4n- Nah, Rod just needs to cope harder.

[@walterhankin46]

@@R281 #valvecoverdelete

[@zeropointzero]

Pro tip: oven cleaner is an awesome degreaser.

[@li-nr8jq]

THATS FACTSS

[@stephenrobinson1944]

Np2 as well

[@davidpriestley7585]

Stick it in the dishwasher! Just don't let the wife know so late night is advised

[@bergrud]

So is degreaser.? And Its like. Cheaper.

[@ChroniclesofX]

It’s still not a pro tip. Lmfao.

[@BaneGamesOfficial]

Man, after working on cars for so long, I never knew you could just pull the valve cover off. Thanks!

[@j.rjunior5584]

Soo not for soo long?

[@thefinnimo8483]

@@j.rjunior5584 a joke meaning they are not bolted down

[@curbsidetech]

Lol

[@Keyorisho]

Make sure to use the old valve cover gasket and toss the bolts out for easy removal for next time!

[@Jacrazzz]

How did you not know that

[@luisparada4694]

Each brand has its own wait times per brand, read instructions. For valve covers, the more durable for a good price is rustoleum. Check reviews on each can. Also check reviews on the primer of your choice, etc. Suerte

[@ruledbysaturn]

Rustoleum for a valve cover? Mmm I don't think that's correct. I think you would need a high temp paint at least? Ceramic high temp dries fairly quickly and its formulated for that very application.

[@manga1440]

@@ruledbysaturn They have Rustoleum for high temps, generally advertised for grills and radiators, not sure if I would use it on parts for the car though….. 🤔

[@luisparada4694]

@@ruledbysaturn i used rustoleum high temp black on my c10s edelbrock intake manifold. That was 2 years ago and still looks good. I didnt use their primer though because i had seen some reviews of how it peeled with primer only.

[@bigheead9279]

Instructions unclear forgot to remove bolts. Miata is now upside down and i have a fear of valve covers

[@Redrockcab]

Great way to cover up 500k miles when you want to sell it 😂

[@BG.........]

Bruh...if q dude has a car that clean at 500k, im gonna assume he took good care of it. Of course im still gonna test drive it and look it over and under lol

[@otabekisaqov8688]

Also expensive af

[@hotdogstandman]

@@BG......... Im not

[@dominicrichardson5546]

Don't forget to put the gasket back on after, and potentially replace if it's worn

[@andrewwinslow9315]

I forgot to put mine on, now I have a new engine

[@JohnWiku]

​@@andrewwinslow9315 hopefully it came with new gaskets

[@finnthehuman5260]

Bro you can just use diluted sulfuric acid on aluminum. It reacts with the metal and you can just hose it off leaving it looking brand new.

[@SubaruKtm]

Not too much agressiv chemical?

[@demiosvibes1530]

@@SubaruKtm he said diluted

[@jasonpoole5059]

Earplugs is a GREAT shout for masking off holes and threads! Genius!

[@NthnLikeCodeine]

Finally someone that has a red Miata and doesn’t paint the cover red

[@naruinoiscanoninanalternat2947]

Remember to use the dealer recommended torque specs on the valve cover bolts when you put it all back together 🌚 you do not want to over tighten them

[@Tyler_Adhikari]

Hey bro genuine question Is this torque spec thingy actuals real or is it just a meme ?

[@naruinoiscanoninanalternat2947]

@@Tyler_Adhikari very real. over tightening runs the risk of cracking/warping the valve cover, as well as crushing the gasket and making an imperfect seal. Lots of mechanics generally tighten by feel from their experience (which is usually fine) but really just play it safe and always look up torque specs when dealing with critical parts.

[@rskat501]

With the valve cover I do not think it is such a big deal since the bolts themselves have gasket seals on them. Just hand tighten, then snug down and it should be good.

[@versacecondoms1501]

* replace valve cover with some sort of cover while you’re painting *

[@kyototomokui6676]

Or just don’t use the car while you’re painting.

[@versacecondoms1501]

@@kyototomokui6676 it’s for whatever the wind might carry. a couple rags would do. even just shutting the hood is fine

[@kyototomokui6676]

@@versacecondoms1501 Fair enough.

[@keithboone4800]

Wear gloves when using degreaser

[@sk8punk318]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@Jdawg_357]

And dont let it run into the environment hahah

[@ANormalLemon]

ye I was thinking the same, can't you like get fined for putting toxic chemicals into drains and sewers?

[@Will-mk5pj]

Yeah… I saw that and the first thing that went through my head was “I’m not even anywhere close to an expert but… shouldn’t you wear gloves when going near degreaser?”

[@mmmmmthai]

You are telling me that spraying my hands with the brake cleaner after an oil change is something I shouldn't do? But it works so good

[@erinralston]

I just want to say I appreciate you painting that a neutral color instead of something wild. KZbin is flooded with color matched engine bays, it's nice to see something that just looks... nice.

[@sindicta5757]

Haha the top comment is someone crying that it isn't red

[@keeganfaulkner1240]

@@sindicta5757 I mean I can get behind a nice cherry red cover to match the car. But as a Subaru owner as long as it looks nice and the owner likes it it can be any color they want lol. The grey is a nice choice for this car

[@raidzeromatt]

​@@sindicta5757Both are cool Just seems like a lot of work to not bother color matching it

[@burnpitcav1519]

Come on man if you’re gonna do all that work, at least give yourself cool letters and numbers. My buddy let his daughter paint the letters and numbers on his valve cover. Then we did another work over on his play car and we found high temp pants for her to draw a little scene on his valve cover. It’s really cool and we ended up making a clear valve cover so people can see her a little interpretation of what the car means to her. It was really cool.

[@Whackfear]

Addendum: wear PPE, gloves, eye lung protection are most important. You only have two of hands, eyes and lungs, can't afford to lose one. Also, if you specifically mention "put old gasket aside" you HAVE to mention to REPLACE the gasket with a new one.

[@Ghostburn70]

Aww man I wonder how many teenagers will be on the side of the road after doing this 😂

[@matthewmorgan582]

A valve cover isn't gonna break your car it'll leak oil but unless you drop a bolt in there it won't suddenly Michael Bay your car.

[@willow5204]

If u own a Miata long enough u gotta do the valve cover gasket anyway, it's a major reason some cars leak oil and it's super easy to do, just make sure you're torquing the bolts right and there's really nothing to it. Id say replacing the valve cover gasket is about as easy as an oil change on the Miata.

[@johncuervo3019]

@@matthewmorgan582 so they could run the car low on oil and blow it up? Because the valve cover leaked?

[@AidansCars]

@@willow5204 no, easier, and dont torque old bolts, that's a recipe for broken bolts and cross threaded screws.

[@matthewmorgan582]

@@johncuervo3019 even if they never put the gasket back on it'll burn oil and smoke in the engine bay so they'll freak out pop the hood and see it's the valve cover. Happened to me once it's easy to spot.

[@orphanslayer6774]

Don't forget to paint the bottom part too it'll help the valve perform smoothly because of the new smooth surface of paint, also make sure to paint the gasket as well since an extra layer of paint could help tighten it connections and improve its sealing effects

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

Fuck that looks so tidy. I know it's a simple process and some elbow grease but it makes such a huge difference.

[@bored2323]

Fun Fact - If you use VHT paint you don’t need to use primer - it’s cheaper and faster

[@heavymetalheart2765]

A1+ on instructions! Love it

[@tomb9050]

Let us know how it goes!

[@dfrenchorn]

THIS is why I love the NA! It just LENDS its self to DIY and modding!

[@championxxlNL]

If your valve cover has an oil baffle be careful that no dirt gets underneath there when cleaning and scrubbing the cover, you need to drill out the baffle to clean it or all that dirt will destroy your engine

[@zangomangos]

Make sure to scuff your primer, it’s not sealer!

[@johngate4715]

what do you mean?

[@YuckFou0x0FFFF]

Or you could just shut the hood, problem solved. You're welcome 😁

[@tuahdanish1]

what's the point of not enjoying life😁

[@michaelenglund]

@@tuahdanish1 Not to fix those things gives me more time to enjoy life 😎

[@tuahdanish1]

@@michaelenglund but did you?

[@michaelenglund]

@@tuahdanish1 Yes. Among other things to watch during vacation low times.

[@justken5]

🤓

[@Greeko_Poloz]

Looks great man.

[@gabriel_ang_]

Instructions weren’t clear I took it off while the car was running, I’m dead

[@mamad021nobar]

Q: where is your accent from? I kinda like it

[@mayday4599]

sounds germanic/british

[@jsav6058]

I think its south african, I could be tripping tho

[@tfcbhop5284]

@@mayday4599 ye sound german to me

[@thatguycarmine1]

Sounds like mental disability to me

[@jsav6058]

@@hugemate Nah (no offence intended) but theyre pretty similar to aussies in their accent.

[@yianni3251]

Looks great! Well done!

[@cang1920]

I need more shorts like this to keep me motivated

[@Will-us2bz]

What song is that you use in the background?? It slaps!!

[@daan.g-designer-9009]

Do you already know?

[@savethemanuals3795]

I'm replying in case someone says it

[@Kassiant]

Don’t wait a whole day to remove masking tape, this could lead to excess peeling/cracking I’d say 6-12hrs is more than enough

[@jamesolelo4406]

If you use blue or green then this shouldn't be an issue

[@beezowdoodoozoppitybopbopb9488]

That's cleeeeeeeeeeeeeean boy! Love it. I'm glad you didnt paint it red like the other guy said. I like a bay that looks fresh and factory rather than all kinds of messed with.

[@ddddur]

thank god you got your channel back

[@c0nstantin86]

"Spray one coat / wait 10 min / spray one coat... etc" NOOOOH! YOU GRIND! AND THEN YOU SAND! UNTIL YOU SEE YOUR OWN REFLECTION!!! THERE IS IMPURITY UNDERNEATH YOUR COATS!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@TeakKey7]

Isn’t that kind of what primer is for?

[@mattteekel8237]

Wow. You must paint a lot

[@William.Torres]

You should put a watermark on your vids, especially on your yt shorts. I've seen your videos on other channels which don't look like they've asked for your permission.

[@SirMrZombie]

I was waiting for him to clean the engine with the peppers

[@frankiemadrid788]

Wow he literally read the instructions on the can lol

[@anthonymorris8891]

Word to the wise, paint is one of those products you get what you pay for.

[@mexicanic4976]

😂😂😂 just bring the natural colors back. No need for the extra steps!!

[@jamesolelo4406]

They would have dry ice cleaned it if that was the goal

[@mexicanic4976]

@@jamesolelo4406 nah, just degrease it and spray it with acid. Let it sit for a minute and pressure wash it, they come our looking great. No ice drying involved 👍

[@jamesolelo4406]

@@mexicanic4976 well I'm cleaning alot more than one piece at a time and don't want to take everything apart lol

[@elijahbarnes1110]

That came out way better than I was expecting. Hell ya man. Keep up the videos brother

[@alinas2604]

Nice Job Dude !!!

[@Tripleedge503]

First pull it up and off European owners : 😢

[@awkwardemperor]

This looks so clean, well done!

[@crippledbeast_U-toob]

One of my favorite hobbies, making car and truck parts look badass with cheap ass products.

[@elijahcalvert1551]

Ear plugs for smaller openings is honestly genius

[@bananajoe4203]

Honestly it looked good with just the cleaning I like the natural worn metal look

[@HEXAN-tv9eu]

the NA and NB miatas valve cover is the most horrendous design i have EVER had the DISPLEASURE TO WORK ON, props to you for getting it off

[@VictorNUribe]

Excellent explanation when using aresol paint.

[@matthewmonell6234]

I took auto body and this dude did a really good job on painting

[@jasonmulliken5620]

Ear plugs is a good idea! Thanks!

[@ItsAstroNebula]

That looks so good!

[@MDigitalProductions]

The earplugs as a masker is clever to me

[@temka_rider]

Good work man

[@quandaliusfandangelton8123]

Cleanest NA I’ve seen in years

[@doubleaaaron]

Nice work! Looks great!

[@warwombat_]

Nothing more satisfying than opening the hood and seeing a nice clean engine bay

[@mvelomthethwa880]

That makes car faster

[@johnriley9420]

It does look better. Good job dude, nice and easy

[@QkjajshsjajaCcccc]

Bottom side of that valve cover looks clean asf!!! No burning issues.

[@DracolegacyOfficial]

nicely done, an accent color on the lettering wouldve set it off perfectly.

[@BartholomewJenkins69420]

spray paint done properly looks dope

[@JasonJuniorGaming]

Bros tryna be chrisfix, respect. Good job bro keep it up!

[@frydayeveryday]

More. Need more content like this

[@59wooly32]

Use distilled water only on any metal components in your vehicle

[@WendysAnime]

Ear plug thing is big smart

[@tylerkammerer4932]

The ear plug trick is an awesome idea

[@JustinShepard00]

I really appreciate you not making it a crazy color

[@pauldeutschjr9869]

Nice job!

[@dirtmcgirt0420]

Simple green works amazing on aluminum.

[@musical_disgrace]

Great choice in music, good sir.

[@redbarond1]

The earplugs to mask holes is absolutely genius

[@tcae8658]

Good job👍🏼

[@misterbulger]

Take a file over the tops of the lettering and it will look amazing

[@RCDUDEZ1]

Been looking all over for a quick release Valve cover, I have quick release pistons and belts but the Valve cover that is something I want

[@dmon2479]

Same, the market for quick release transmissions and drive shafts are so extremely rare too. Good luck in your search.

[@chapystick_]

Instructions unclear, valve cover is stuck to the engine somehow

[@RBLXGamingVids]

That looks brand new

[@freddy790]

Next try spraying something very flammable on the valve cover. F N genius.

[@miketorguson]

Looks good!

[@thatdude1435]

That shit is clean

[@josuelabila1789]

Scotty left thegroup

[@JR-bw6jd]

Media blast always looks good.

[@mortenbarrett346]

Such a great job ☺️👍🏼

[@AdamNZ]

Vapour blasting would make it look even better.

[@tonyfraire6975]

You can also mask the lettering after priming if you want it to stand out or paint it a different color

[@LUTHERJ304]

Black paint markers to highlight the raised letters make it look like a million bucks

[@j79meyerify]

The ear plugs in the small holes is a great idea!

[@jonathanraffaele]

I really appreciate the light coats of pain/primer. I frown a little when I see people just go ham with the paint can and try to do it all in one sitting. Multiple light coats and better than one heavy coat.

[@KartiacKID]

Looks great, I liked seeing mine in red, plus I sanded off the paint on the lettering

[@tedivuki69]

this is how everything should be explained to people that are trying something for the first time 😂

[@ryano8768]

Well done for being different and going with silver

[@zzbudzz]

Looks great

[@maxivids56]

He speaks just the way Rocket Jump Ninja does

[@isaelramos571]

Looks good but it would look 🔥🔥🔥 polished

[@phantom3lixer23]

That looks fucking sick I needed this😮‍💨

[@no1bandfan]

Then use black to highlight the letters.

[@MrFuzzwuzzle]

Looks like he followed the Chris Fixx video perfectly, good job

[@matteoorsini4099]

Pro tip: the car runs perfectly even if the valve cover is ugly

[@sebastianb5997]

I woulda sanded down the Mazda badge so it’s a polished/shiny brushed look then lay some clear coat so it looks good