valve cover question, can i paint it.......... Options

[celicaGT96]

I wanted to know if i could paint the valve cover the same kandy color as my car without any problems.
also if anybody has valve cover painted pics would be nice.......thanks

[97GTinKC]

I wanted to know if i could paint the valve cover the same kandy color as my car without any problems.
also if anybody has valve cover painted pics would be nice.......thanks
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What everyone else said (although I never thought of using the dishwasher to de-grease it!) After its cleaned and/or sanded, I use a can of good quality NON-flammable brake cleaner like CRC brand, 100% carrier so it all evaporates, wash the heck out of it, let it dry, then use a propane torch to lightly heat the metal, just enough to boil out the rest of the oil film in the metal, keep the torch moving slowly, you can see it evaporate as you move the torch, then paint it while its still warm, I've done bracket, oilpans and valve covers this way and they stay painted for years with no peeling or flaking...
probably not a bad idea to prep it this way b4 powdercoating either, the difference between a good paint job and a bad one is usually in the prep work. And follow the instructions on the paint regarding time between coats.