I have a set of aluminum valve covers that I was thinking of powdercoating. What are the advantages and disadvantages of powdercoating? How does this compare to Paint (imron). I called Eddie Marine and they said $45.00 for a pair. Has anybody had anything powdercoated from them? Thoughts or Comments?

Bad-Habit

I had my K-planes powder coated and although they came out well I do not think that they are as durrable as the orriginal finish. From what I hear the environment that the stuff is applied and baked is real critical.

Jon

Yeah Jon thats why I was kinda wondering about Eddie Marine. I figure they do alot of powdercoating for manufacturers so I figure they should have a reputation.....

BH

I use Air Born in East Hartford or Colorlife in Hicksville, NY
I've coated parts on cars , bikes, and most recently the aluminum helm seat brackets, and everything I've had done looks great and has lasted, (on the bike frame three rebuilds!)

I had my intake and T-stat housing done. Also B&B polished aluminum valve covers done in clear powdercoat because I didn't feel like polishing them every week.
Had them done locally.
Slingshot does it for a living , try him.

i would powder them clear.

is the $45 quote for the pair powdered or imroned?

Are they big block covers or small block??

The price was for the pair. They are L31 Vortec valve covers. They are for a sbc. The price quoted was for powdercoating. I Think they call it fusioncoating though....He said they can match just about any color and If I sent a sample he could get real close...Hi-perf2000 why clear?

BH

Check out your other post on aluminum corrosion

one of the sponsors on the board is Thundercoating he has done alot for me and does great work
he also does OEM work
give him a call

If they are polished alluminum a clear coating will protect them, and still give them the polished look. But if you want them colored, you can powder them with a translucent powder which will actually let the polished alluminum show though slightly and give it a bright candy look. i have most of the stuff on my boat powdered in a translucent purple.