Opinions......

[furyus 67]

I'm painting my edelbrock valve covers because of the 1/2ass job the p/o did. Now I'm torn between polishing the fins and the lettering and not. I kinda like the painted fins.....what do you guys think?( remember to step out of the "keep it stock" box for this one)

 

[The Horvaths]

I would polish the fins.

 

[The Horvaths]

Or maybe pinstripe them an accent color.

 

[300rag]

Definitely polished.

 

[Fury440]

Polish for sure!

 

[furyus 67]

Here's a pic with better lighting on the drivers side.

 

[furyus 67]

Or maybe pinstripe them an accent color.

That thought crossed my mind. Maybe a white to match the car. I pondered competition orange but I'm worried about it looking too much like a Halloween decoration lol.

 

[300rag]

Here's a pic with better lighting on the drivers side.View attachment 75203

You do realize that you will have a huge leak if you don't bolt them down, right?

 

[furyus 67]

Not so funny thing is I paid 140 for the painted ones and 6 months later my buddy gives me these!

 

[furyus 67]

You do realize that you will have a huge leak if you don't bolt them down, right?

Well considering I've got a hiflow/hi pressure oil pump....uhm....yea!! It seems to make leaks where there were none lol.

 

[detmatt]

Leave them solid black.

 

[live4theking]

I would polish them to add some contrast.

 

[BigFury]

plain black looks great! I used Eastwoods alumina-blast paint on my intake and M/T valve covers. Nice stuff

 

[furyus 67]

Leave them solid black.

Wonder if I should start a poll!! Lol. I like the solid black because you don't ever see anyone do it to this style cover, I also like the polished or painted due to the contrast factor ! Mmmm.... Decisions decisions!

 

[Yatzee]

I'm painting my edelbrock valve covers because of the 1/2ass job the p/o did. Now I'm torn between polishing the fins and the lettering and not. I kinda like the painted fins.....what do you guys think?( remember to step out of the "keep it stock" box for this one)
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[Yatzee]

If you want some "thinking out of the box" why not media blast them to match the intake (less colors under the hood ) and paint the raised fins and logo black. Then when you put the breather etc on, your eye won't be drawn to a couple black bricks.

 

[furyus 67]

If you want some "thinking out of the box" why not media blast them to match the intake (less colors under the hood ) and paint the raised fins and logo black. Then when you put the breather etc on, your eye won't be drawn to a couple black bricks.

Not a bad suggestion. It's "outta the box" for sure. I'm painting the intake black tho. I'm going for a kinda "anti-shine" look. I am worrying everything will just blend in if its all black. Hard to say for sure, orange block,valley pan with black accessories on top.....mmmm

 

[MYSINBIN]

That thought crossed my mind. Maybe a white to match the car. I pondered competition orange but I'm worried about it looking too much like a Halloween decoration lol.

Celebrate diversity and accent the fins rainbow colors.

 

[67-Fury]

They seem to "Chevyish" too me. Nothing beats the 68-69 Big Block look.

 

[Yatzee]

Not a bad suggestion. It's "outta the box" for sure. I'm painting the intake black tho. I'm going for a kinda "anti-shine" look. I am worrying everything will just blend in if its all black. Hard to say for sure, orange block,valley pan with black accessories on top.....mmmm

I have two big blocks and a Ford 302HI and I really like the intakes to match the blocks colors. Each to his own though. You'll have to use a good etching primer on the bare aluminum first or the paint won't adhere very long. And remember, when it comes to primer, less is more!