Restoring S2000 Valve Cover with Wrinkle Paint

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[@davidhall7744]

Absolutely love watching the transformation of those valve covers 😊😎

[@Samurai6936]

Great job! Really thorough video. To the point where I feel quite confident taking this on myself.

[@vitpham9722]

Loyal Toyota guy here but you’re Honda content to top shelf! Keep up the awesome work man!

[@edwardautrey3671]

I want him to do a tour of his Toyota, he has a sweet lifted older Tacoma

[@MastRk]

this is what i did to my valve cover a few years ago, its been holding up great.

[@BwahhTiffany]

Danggg it turned out soooo good! Transformed the whole bay! Nice work! 👌

[@ksboi29]

Sir that came out amazing! The tip of not heating the VC is a great idea.ost videos I have seen recommend it but has lack luster results. Keep up the great work.

[@thatzlyght755]

Loved every second of this video can’t wait to start on mine. Thank you for the video man I’m definitely subscribing!

[@Jaydro529]

You’re gonna make me want to start doing some exterior stuff to my car with all your paint videos. Inspiring me to do all the stuff to my DC myself!

[@crxseth]

Do it!

[@albono780]

Grate job man . Night and day difference made that engine bay look a hole lot better 👍

[@carlosgarza1962]

What an awesome job. Looks great

[@manlb9254]

I’ve used this before on a b series valve cover. Didnt hold up very long and chipped very easily. I did my f22c valve cover but this time with high temp primer and so far it’s been 3 years and no issues. I’d recommend spraying a layer of high temp primer to anyone doing this for best lasting results

[@crxseth]

Good advice. Hopefully mine will hold up a while. My B16A one is holding up a couple years later without primer.

[@cruz_control3925]

Great job, it looks amazing. 👍 I'm planning on doing this same thing to the B16 in my EM1 as well.

[@naturalsr405]

Always a huge improvement, nice

[@swide2750]

very nice with my morning coffee. paint job came out so nice and oem banger job

[@crxseth]

Thanks!

[@joelcortes2568]

Nice Job!! I too agree on high heat temp primer, but looks awesome 👏

[@deantaylor1512]

That’s a nice job .. my Harley needs a bit of a refresh and your giving me some ideas..👍

[@jackliu9654]

Thanks for making the video. I really do enjoy it. Thanks Bro!

[@park0rdie]

Wow.. great job. Turned out great. Some eye candy to engine bay. Can't wait do mind when spring hit.

[@jairog.3607]

Ah thank you for doing it the easy way and right way to mask good results... did the same to my gsr cover.

[@ConstructionBoy111]

I would have used etch primer and some high heat primer on top of that, keep us updated on how it lasts a few years down the road maybe?

[@crxseth]

I considered it but I’ve had good luck with direct to metal like this in the past. We shall see. I’ll update you in a few years. ;)

[@2Drezik]

This product will not work properly with primer.

[@jeremynance2]

Beautiful work looks like a million bucks 🤘😁🤙

[@OhYeahAboutThat]

Looks great. That's one of my favorite jobs to do on my cars.

[@crxseth]

It makes such a big difference.

[@2Drezik]

best vid on this subject hands down, nice !

[@crxseth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ejjuan3008]

Dang that valve cover came out fresh 🔥🔥

[@ec7945]

Yours came out really good, I did mine a few years ago but I did them both red but didn't come out as good as yours, great video though looks freaking nice!

[@neilmurphy6601]

Love what you do bro

[@gilnavarro2529]

That is way better than brand new Bro!!

[@myoneblackfriend3151]

Great results!

[@Angel_detailer_772]

Came out perfect! 👌

[@darxxtuff]

Came out great!

[@donaldstrickland9951]

Turned out excellent,

[@nicholassantos2327]

Nice👌🏼. And now I know why mine came out crappy lol thanks man

[@dea7hr0w]

Good job ! Looks good !

[@crxseth]

Thanks!

[@sweettee3647]

Looks great!!

[@ducducgoose]

That looks so good! Nice job! You give me inspiration to go do mine now haha.

[@crxseth]

It’s not too bad of a job. Just takes a while.

[@ducducgoose]

@@crxseth quality works take time. Where do you buy the paint stripper?

[@crxseth]

@@ducducgoose I think I got it at Advance Auto.

[@Dc2Pichy]

Came out 🔥🔥🔥

[@jasonbeckford2238]

Nice work

[@101francis101]

This is hitting the satisfaction button big time! Nice job 👍 I wish they still made rocker covers like this!

[@janvos4375]

Looking nice seth 💪🇳🇱

[@shauntan2266]

Nice 😍 I have just repainted my K20A valve cover too but the wrinkle not as satisfying and nice as yours. The previous owner wrinkle blue was better. Just that I prefer red top

[@someoneyoudontknow127]

Primo, Seth! ✨

[@victorwilks88]

Wow 👌 impressive

[@crxseth]

🙏🏻 Thanks.

[@_Suzuka_Joe]

FYI - 24ft lbs on those spark plugs. service manual says 13lbs and that was revised long ago, its not until about 80lbs that a spark plug can snap off in the head so 24ft lbs is solid.

[@hank_green]

Hands down solid how to video. 🙏🏽end result speaks for itself. Very well done sir. That thing looks beautiful. 10/10. Very well done 👍🏽 keep em coming. Cold air coming for it??🤔

[@crxseth]

Probably just do the LHT intake box mod.

[@hank_green]

@@crxseth looking forward to the next video

[@dm8264]

Stellar!

[@jdmnostalgic3913]

I want a crx soooo bad.

[@swide2750]

who doesnt LUL

[@tmaverickd4822]

Message Seth. I’m sure he’ll sell you one.

[@Thoravious]

Looks great! What do you use to clean it?

[@miguelmiranda9079]

nice valve cover job, now just need to detail the engine bay

[@crxseth]

For sure. Lots of work to be done, still!

[@BadgerGT500]

Great job, it came out super clean. Where do you get the rustoleum aircraft remover ?

[@crxseth]

Advance Auto.

[@MrTGUK]

Looks great! Where do you typically order your OEM parts (valve cover gasket kit, etc.) from? Thanks for the detailed video!

[@crxseth]

I do a lot of comparison shopping to find the best deal.

[@oldskool1979]

wow. amazing job ! better than factory ? did you replace the PCV ?

[@crxseth]

No, looks like someone else already upgraded to the newer style though.

[@mikevida250]

wow!

[@virginasebua9548]

good day bro.. how many paint cans of red did you used for a complete coverage?thank you

[@crxseth]

Just one can for a valve cover.

[@cirasarc4413]

I've been procrastinating big time on doing this to my AP2 S2000, watched quite a few DIY videos on painting the valve cover and I think yours is one of the best. I really like how u showed the masking step because that's the part I worry about the most not doing right. What do u think about using a drill and a wire brush to get to the spot sand paper can't? Thanks for the video man.

[@crxseth]

Anything to scuff up the surface to get rid of any corrosion or shiny surface.

[@shenray337]

Nice job. So far how the paint going now? Any fading or?

[@crxseth]

I sold this car back in early 2022.

[@turb0gate]

Great video! I know it's been a while for this video, but how is it holding (if car is still around) and lastly. How long after the paint and heat gun process would you recommend waiting before removing the masking tape? Thanks

[@crxseth]

I sold the car, but this finish holds up for years. I removed the tape about an hour after spraying. You don’t want to wait until it cures, as it will be harder to remove cleanly.

[@jahazielcolon5366]

Hello Seth, do you by any chance have some spare tailgate hinges for a crx you could sell?

[@crxseth]

I have a parts CRX but I haven’t started selling anything off it yet, so I’d have to answer no right now.

[@morrisdc5814]

well i’ve been holding off on doing my k20a3 valve cover wrinkle blue have the paint just no time now i’m gonna make time 😂😂

[@crxseth]

Worth it! Makes a huge difference. I’d like to see the blue color. Never have.

[@christophersmith6722]

i scrape the raised letters off with a razor blade before the paint is dry. less sanding

[@crxseth]

Good tip. I may try that next time.

[@testval]

when u sanded the honda logo and vtec lettering, did you respray with it again? I see how some of the paint became more grey as you were sanding or is that just the metal scrapings?

[@crxseth]

I did not respray anything over it. It’s raw metal. It’s just the metal dust that should be washed off.

[@testval]

@@crxseth Thank you! great video you've made and beautiful car

[@matias.munozrecabarren9683]

Cada cuantos minutos aplicaste cada capa de pintura ?

[@crxseth]

10 minutes.

[@slowyourrolejg3864]

✅

[@brandonazevedo4494]

what grit sandpaper did you use to remove the paint off the bolded vtec logo?

[@crxseth]

320

[@brandonazevedo4494]

@@crxseth thanks for the reply, it worked great! 👍🏻

[@PaulyWC]

Damn that looks good! Have you tried putting it on plastic?

[@crxseth]

I have not. Do it and let me know how it turns out! Haha.

[@NoNeXiStEnT007]

Do you use the heat gun after ever coat lr just the last one?...

[@crxseth]

Just the last one.

[@NoNeXiStEnT007]

@@crxseth Thanks, I'm gonna do to my K20z3 engine👍🔰🤙✌

[@jhiaraarts]

how tight should i tighten my valve cover bolt sohc engine

[@crxseth]

I think it’s about 7 ft/lbs.

[@HondaBois]

What type of oil do you use to lube the gasket and seal?

[@crxseth]

It’s not necessary, but I just used engine oil.

[@thomascunningham3342]

Lowes sells a stripper that's called citrus strip. It's in a spray can. It has next to no smell and works better than most brush on strippers

[@thomascunningham3342]

Looks good though. Excellent job

[@crxseth]

I'll have to check that out for sure.

[@jeremynance2]

Hmmmm 🤔 I will be looking into this I hate the strong chemical brush ons that you gotta do multiple coats with

[@just__dave]

Is Citrus Strip her real name?

[@kaizenyashin]

13:07 shhhhhhheeeeeeeeee

[@tmaverickd4822]

So with the S2000 purchase, will there be an STI up for sale soon?

[@crxseth]

No, but you definitely need to rejoin the automotive enthusiast world. You’re dearly missed.

[@tmaverickd4822]

@@crxseth I’m browsing periodically. Biggest hindrance is the fact I don’t have garage space, and don’t want the driveway to be full all the time where the kids can’t play. Hoping one day before too long🤞

[@crxseth]

Hope so, too! My entire street side is full of vehicles. :/ We have eight total. Haha.

[@s2kologist]

How has it held up over the years?

[@crxseth]

I sold this car a couple years ago, but the other valve covers I've done on my vehicles has held up for several years...3 or more.

[@PyleHD]

Good job but why don't you use primer first?

[@crxseth]

Probably should have, but it holds up a long time even without primer as long as you properly prep.

[@ReidEvers]

What camera do you film with?

[@crxseth]

Canon 6D

[@ReidEvers]

@@crxseth Thanks. Looks great

[@williamgrippin561]

looks like someone swapped the valve cover at some point. That is an AP2 cover. You can tell by the PCV valve...The AP1 uses the old style plastic PCV that just sits in a rubber gromet.

[@crxseth]

I noticed the same thing. Looks like it had been repainted at some point as well.

[@journeyquest1]

You show us a can but dont say whats in it. But the music is cute.Thanks

[@journeyquest1]

And why cant you just paint over the old paint as a primer? Works for me.

[@MT-xy7fw]

Was 1 can of red enough or should i get two red cans?

[@crxseth]

One can is enough for this job.

[@MT-xy7fw]

@@crxseth thank you

[@kneebarx]

could'nt it been easier just to put some Vaseline on the VTEC nameplate before painting it

[@crxseth]

I've tried that before, but it didn't work out well. The transition from metal to paint isn't as crisp.

[@stevenball2522]

How many feet lbs did you torque those plugs to lol. Just foolin

[@crxseth]

😂

[@jimthigpen333]

Did the factory tell you to put oil on that valve cover gasket ? There is a thing called "capillary attraction "that can occur when the oil is heated . The oil molecules will move out from crankcase pressure and be replaced with new oil molecules to follow. . If not instructed to do so , don't do that .

[@derekb370z]

Still have the s2k?

[@crxseth]

No, I sold it and another one since the red one.

[@derekb370z]

@@crxseth man wanting to see more content. Any tips of what to look for and where to find a good deal on one?

[@barenekid9695]

Erm How the Eff did it become so ruined in the First place ?? Even the baked on oil varnish suggests a Barely maintained car Driving it on the Beach... Repeatedly?

[@BernsteinOmega]

No primer on aluminum? Big mistake. Big mistake Looks great though.

[@Rooki3_]

What happens if primer isn’t used on aluminum? What primer is good for aluminum?

[@BernsteinOmega]

@@Rooki3_ Paint doesn't stick as well to aluminum as it does steel, because it isn't as porous and starts to oxidate as soon as air hits it. Where I work, not only do we have primer specific for aluminum, we also give the aluminum an alodine bath to stop it from corroding and so the primer sticks even better.

[@Rooki3_]

@@BernsteinOmega got it thanks. For someone with access only to over the counter paint, what rattle can process would you recommend for high aluminum and high heat? Would any primer work on aluminum and then using a color paint? Looking for longevity without breaking the bank.

[@BernsteinOmega]

@@Rooki3_ I've used marine zinc chromate primer on a few sets of Z32 calipers about 6-8 years ago and they look the same. I got the primer from my local marine shop. I top coated one set with Napa crossfire and 2k rattle can clear and another set with all Duplicolor products. No problems.

[@Rooki3_]

@@BernsteinOmega great info thanks! Will definitely be picking up some marine zinc chromate primer for my next project.

[@gxlbiscuit]

Holy that engine looks like CRAP. That valvetrain looks like walmart oil... Nice job

[@michaellecompte1889]

Its $250-300 for a brand new s2000 valve cover… seems like a waste of time in this case.

[@crxseth]

Some people have more time than they have money to spend, so it’s not a bad option for $15. But, yes, while they are available, you can still get one new. I suspect in a couple years they will be discontinued.

[@eric_gottlieb]

Uh-oh, the feds are going to be knocking on your door soon for mis-use of government property. That Priority Mail box belongs to the USPS. Good work though. Hope to see more videos shot from your prison cell 😂😂