I'm planning on removing my valve covers to fix a small leak next month and they could use a re-paint. I have plenty of 88 stock silver paint left over from my stage 2 project and a match with the exterior would be nice but do I need to use high heat paint? Do they really get THAT hot?
Marc

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I used plain old "engine paint" on my valve covers - Ford Red. it's been holding good for 6 years now.

We use cermaic on our intakes, but any good spray paint will also work, it will just scratch easy. You can use VHT etc high temp but not its really needed and wont look as nice say, Kraylon bright red. Both high temp and reg spray bomb paint will also lose some shine especally if you engine tends get an oil flim on it.

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If the paint you use can handle 250°F or so, it should be fine. I use the 500°F engine block paint just because.

I use regular automotive basecoat / clearcoat paint with no problems. Same on brake calipers. I only use hi temp on cylinder heads.

quote Originally posted by rogergarrison: I use regular automotive basecoat / clearcoat paint with no problems. Same on brake calipers. I only use hi temp on cylinder heads.

This is what I wanted to know because I have plenty of primer and silver metallic left over from painting my spoiler, fenders, door panels and stage 2 side scoops! Thanks Roger and those who replied!