Polished valve covers done!
04-11-2006, 07:01 PM
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Polished valve covers done!
Well I spent ALL day doing it, but they are done! That cummins paint is thick! Just getting through that is what took the longest. I love how they look now, I will get some pictures posted ASAP! its getting dark out so it'll have to wait. Sorry guys!
04-12-2006, 06:16 PM
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What did you use to remove the paint?
How long did it take you to do it?
I have seen some pics floating around here, and I plan on doing it. Cant wait to see them pics
Wheelo
How long did it take you to do it?
I have seen some pics floating around here, and I plan on doing it. Cant wait to see them pics
Wheelo
04-12-2006, 06:23 PM
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I saw them in person this afternoon and they look awesome 
Apparently that Cummins paint is thick..JR said it took MANY hours to get them done 
I know he used a wire wheel and then a few different grades of sandpaper. Puts my underhood area to shame 
Apparently that Cummins paint is thick..JR said it took MANY hours to get them done I know he used a wire wheel and then a few different grades of sandpaper. Puts my underhood area to shame
04-12-2006, 06:48 PM
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Looking forward to the photos. Cummins grey is good enough for a plain jane truck like mine, but I bet they look very fancy all polished up!
BTW, I would try laquer thinner to soak the paint off before buffing, FWIW.
BTW, I would try laquer thinner to soak the paint off before buffing, FWIW.
04-13-2006, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by edwinsmith
Is there some reason why paint remover couldn't be used?
. Paint remover works wonders on that thick paint .
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04-13-2006, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by bgilbert
He must have wanted to work at it . Paint remover works wonders on that thick paint .
. Paint remover works wonders on that thick paint .
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04-14-2006, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by carl20320
That was my thought. I took mine off in about 30 minutes for all 6.
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i started to polish mine yest,. i sanded it, hmmm that was think paint. so i wait for a paint remover.
waht kinda polish did you use?
04-14-2006, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowboy_Customs
Well I spent ALL day doing it, but they are done! That cummins paint is thick! Just getting through that is what took the longest. I love how they look now, I will get some pictures posted ASAP! its getting dark out so it'll have to wait. Sorry guys!
Not fair posting saying you polished them and not even post pics!
04-14-2006, 12:26 PM
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I have been using BIX paint remover. If it'll cut through that darn epoxy clearcoat then it'll cut through anything. There's better I'm sure but the BIX is available at WalMart.
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04-14-2006, 01:03 PM
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Sorry guys, I havent had anytime to get those pictures. Between my son, and Greg helping me turn er up 
and work. I will get some today while im puttin on the my new 4" DP!!! That Cummins paint is a ROYAL PITA! It took me 9 hours to get them done!!! I had to reverse my wire wheel just to scratch that 330K mile paint, then 120Grit. I HIGHLY recommend some sort of paint thinner or something of that nature. hehehe, lets just say I donated a little blood to the cause as well (stupid wire wheel)
04-14-2006, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowboy_Customs
Sorry guys, I havent had anytime to get those pictures. Between my son, and Greg helping me turn er up and work. I will get some today while im puttin on the my new 4" DP!!! That Cummins paint is a ROYAL PITA! It took me 9 hours to get them done!!! I had to reverse my wire wheel just to scratch that 330K mile paint, then 120Grit. I HIGHLY recommend some sort of paint thinner or something of that nature. hehehe, lets just say I donated a little blood to the cause as well (stupid wire wheel)
I have a little wire wheel on a die grinder which will flat remove skin in a hurry! It also sometimes sheds little pieces of wire which get embedded in my arms. Be sure to wear safety glasses unless you're looking to collect disability for blindness.
Maybe us gearheads could have a convention to compare power tool scars.
04-16-2006, 09:36 AM
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Got a picture added FINALLY! sorry only one, stupid digital is all messed up.
I been bit several times by that wire wheel (im always using it) but its never done anything before just a little rug burn, but because I turned it around the bristles were pointing in the direction the wheel was rotating! hehehe lucky for me I had 5 Coors in my system so it didnt really hurt much. hehehe
I been bit several times by that wire wheel (im always using it) but its never done anything before just a little rug burn, but because I turned it around the bristles were pointing in the direction the wheel was rotating! hehehe lucky for me I had 5 Coors in my system so it didnt really hurt much. hehehe