has anyone here sprayed there rocker covers??

 

i know there made of alluminium and theres some heat in these engines so what primer and paint should i be using, would love to have them blue!!

Years ago you used to be able to get a paint called VHT, (Very HighTemp) ive seen it used on rocker covers and even engine blocks (older cars where you can still see the block!!) with varying results, It all seems to be down to prepping, do half a job and only half the paint stays on, dont know if this would work on alluminium though coz i think you would have to use an etching primer first. So in conclusion.......I dont think ive been much use at all!!!

I had mine done when the rocker cover gasket was replaced last year. Phil at C&S Woods did it for me, using a heat resistant paint - I think he recommends something from Halfords, but I'm sure he'd be happy to tell you if you call him.

 

1 year later there is no sign of degredation, so it must work!

halfords do some black crackle finish paint Very High temperature its for exhaust manifolds ....so rocker box covers should be no bother but its in the preperation where the result stands or falls

Hi Dewi why dont you use caliper paint?

Then you wont need primer.

Seen good results on an FTO using Plasticote

YUP, Plasticote - and it stayed on.

May be a cheap way forward

will 2pac paint not stand it?