Restoring A Valve Cover with Wrinkle Paint

[@dream_living96]

Nice job as usual. I'm a big fan of the shorter videos. I know the algorithm wants longer videos, but I find the 15-20 minute videos more enjoyable. Thanks for a great tutorial on refinishing the valve cover. I have one on an accord I need to do.

[@crxseth]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrGrentch]

Great How To. That paint stripper is very good indeed. Nice tight wrinkle finish too. Turned out really well. If you don't have a heat gun, one trick I found was beg, borrow, steal one of those household electric oil heaters. Turn that up to eleven, let it heat up, spray the cover and then put it on top of the heater. Leave to cook. 🙂 I knew one guy who put his in the oven. His wife didn't kill him when she found out, which was the bigger surprise. 😄

[@raymondnash3563]

Do not ever hesitate sending us a simple video we love to watch anything valve covers if I'm not doing them I've always loved watching them being done I used to love doing b-series VTec covers I would lay down quarters or put tape over quarters and cut them out it's the perfect size for all the circle machined areas

[@crxseth]

Thanks, I'll have to try that technique!

[@Zaudunyani]

Beautiful job, mate.

[@AndyDufresne4]

My recommendation is to sand/polish the places you want bare first. One, it’s way easier to do a good job when you’re not worried about disturbing the painted areas around. Two, once painted, if those areas are smooth, the paint will come off a million times easier.

[@j_zales1390]

Came out real nice

[@EddyEP2]

It was a delight to watch this video, and the result is awesome 🤘🏻

[@crxseth]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NealKasper]

I don't remember where I first saw it, but when you go to sand the letters, go ahead and put another layer of tape directly on the lettering... just sand through the tape and it will keep most of the sanding dust from falling in your fresh crinkle finish.... it seems no amount of compressed air/ water can get all that dust back out of the finish. Your valve cover turned out great! Keep up the good work!

[@crxseth]

I’ve never tried that technique, but it sounds like a good idea! Thanks for the tip. I’d be afraid of the adhesive getting crammed between the letters.

[@NealKasper]

@@crxsethno issue, esp if you’re using blue tape. Great stuff!

[@31acruz]

great tip

[@taylorhale4537]

When I did mine, I put a very thin layer of chapstick on the letters. After the paint was cured, I just wiped the letters off with a towel. It worked a lot better than I expected it to.

[@oldskool1979]

Perfect job as always.

[@crxseth]

Thanks again!

[@علیبیات-م3ز]

هزار ماشاالله یکی از بهترین هایی

[@davidhall7744]

Gorgeous work Seth 😊👍

[@crxseth]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@uses0ap]

The new 'ULTRA' formula of 'Klean-Strip Aircraft Paint Remover ULTRA' is amazing stuff. It is really superior to the previous formulas.

[@crxseth]

I’ll need to look into that product for next time.

[@spencersgarage]

Sweet, I did the exact same thing to my D-series

[@xayantriv627]

I will get a CRX one day.. 🙏

[@HiFiInsider]

do you have a rec for a good washer fluid sprayer from Honda? I bought the original part for my 95 Civic and it doesn't spray wide like modern sprayers do. I heard there is a Honda part alternative that fits but I cannot find the part number. Hope you have some thoughts on this. thank you for all the great videos.

[@MrGrentch]

Fwiw I've a 98 JDM Integra so figure similar to your Civic and I fitted Honda Jazz/Fit spray nozzles. Direct replacement and work _far_ better than the originals. The Honda part number(in Ireland/EU anyway) is 76810-SEA-A01. Iirc they were 20 quid for the pair.

[@crxseth]

I know what you’re talking about, but I’ve never looked into alternatives.

[@MrGrentch]

@@crxseth The Jazz/Fit nozzles have a slot type arrangement rather than the original pinhole type and allow for a wider and seemingly stronger jet. One of the best practical upgrades I've done tbh. It was a popular tweak for older Tegs, Civics etc on UK/Ire Honda forums back in the day, and they fit just like the originals.

[@HiFiInsider]

@@MrGrentch thank you!

[@31acruz]

Can you do this with plastic covers too, or just metal?

[@crxseth]

As long as it won’t melt when you heat it up to wrinkle. 200F

[@Buzz_Kill71]

You, by any chance ever,done a video to explain how you became so complete at this? It really is an amazing array of siill you show....😮

[@crxseth]

Thanks, but there really isn’t much to share other than I’ve always sort of worked on my own cars for simple stuff. I just recently started trying to do more like paint and engine swaps. Just research, learn, and try.

[@Buzz_Kill71]

@ Salute!

[@familyengineering5591]

Hay gahs!

[@jonnymiskatonic]

No primer? Every valve cover I've done with VHT wrinkle plus, without using primer, has failed over the years.

[@girthakian]

I hate everyone that buys these up and drives up the cost... That being said I love your work and the restorations you do............ I know this gives mixed vibes...

[@crxseth]

There are millions of these, so still readily available cheap. And thanks. 🙏🏻

[@girthakian]

@@crxseth I'm on the hunt....

[@crxseth]

@@girthakian Junk yards, Facebook marketplace, and eBay have a lot.

[@girthakian]

@@crxseth Cheers!