The Eastwood Company has come out with a new product called "Metal Protect". It is a clear aerosol for bare polished metal. I bought a can and tried it last week on John Mummerts cast aluminum valley pan cover that I polished. It dries fast and I just used 2 light coats to get the job done. I was very satisfied with the product, but I'll have to wait and see how it holds up over time.

Rono

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID

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6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

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[quote]Rono (12/26/2012)

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The Eastwood Company has come out with a new product called "Metal Protect". It is a clear aerosol for bare polished metal. I bought a can and tried it last week on John Mummerts cast aluminum valley pan cover that I polished. It dries fast and I just used 2 light coats to get the job done. I was very satisfied with the product, but I'll have to wait and see how it holds up over time.



I HAD planned to use the remaining half of my original ZoopSeal kit on the NOS covers, but the Eastwood product looks interesting, since application is much simpler and the unpolished casting areas will get protected also. While all the online reviews are positive, I see 'Metal Protect' only guarantees protection for 3 months (ZoopSeal was 2 years, and it's replacement supposedly lasts longer). I wonder if both can be applied without a negative interaction (the spray might prolong the ZoopSeal effect)? Then a quick cleanup and respray would be easy maintenance every time the covers are removed for valve lash adjustment.



P.S. Still looking for an improved material to replace the rubber washer seal that shreds debris into the valve gear when you pull the covers off.

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

I've heard that you can get clear powder coating. I have never tried it, but if it is available, that would be a good option for parts like valve covers and valley pans. Just a thought.

Rono 

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID

I've seen them chrome plated, and clear coated with lacquer. Don't like the look of either. I've also heard that once they are oil stained, you can never get the oil out of the pores, and thus clear coat paint won't adhere properly (peels/lifts). Don't know if that applies to powder coat, but I suspect they will still end up looking like they were dipped in plastic. I'm actually satisfied with the way the aluminum sealer products slow corrosion, and prefer the more original, slightly aged/dulled look of bare metal.

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

When powder coating aluminum, or any porus metal, there is a preheat cycle to get the oil residue and small particles out of the part. The part is heated to about 400 degres then allowed to cool. wiped down with a solevent. This prevents contamination of the power coat. The same thing should run true for cleaning valve covers. Chuck

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Try these.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-1956-1957-Ford-Thunderbird-CAR-YBLOCK-292-312-ALUMINUM-VALVE-COVERS-/181053096715?hash=item2a279b030b&item=181053096715&pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

Chuck

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Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

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Manchester, New Hampshire

When mine get dull I just pull them off and re polish with whatever metal polish I have handy. Just saying that if you want originality.....