• Hi Guest!
    You can help ensure that British Car Forum (BCF) continues to provide a great place to engage in the British car hobby! If you find BCF a beneficial community, please consider supporting our efforts with a subscription.
    There are some perks with a member upgrade!
    **Upgrade Now**
    (PS: Subscribers don't see this gawd-aweful banner
Tips
Tips

How best to restore red script on valve cover?

Share this page

C

Chet Zerlin

Jedi Trainee
Country flag
Offline
The red script on my valve cover is almost completely worn off...any suggestions on the best way to restore it?
Screen Shot 2019-03-25 at 7.34.41 AM.jpg

Thanks!
Chet
 
I have the same valve cover with a similar situation. I haven't addressed the problem as yet, but assuming that you can determine a paint that is compatible with aluminum as well as being resistant to gasoline, oil and heat, it's a fill-and-wipe process. Paint is first generously applied to the logo area, after which the excess is wiped off the surrounding surface. Google fill-and-wipe painting, there's lots of DIY stuff out there.

Note: Best to remove remnants of the old paint first and thoroughly clean the surface.
 
I’ve heard that one-shot paint is the best to use. It’s a Sign Painters paint and also car pin-stripers use it too. It “flows” very smoothly.
 
I took mine to my body shop and had them use the Healey Blue paint I have from painting my car, so now it matches my car. Not for everyone, but I think it is a nice subtle touch.
 
Back
Top