Valve covers finish

[Dirk07 Gipsy KIng Diggler Find all posts View Profile Close Dirk07]

Actually rebuilding an 2,4 engine. One of the upper mag valve looks originally black, like the cover should be 70 and later.

What is the correct method to receive the original finish of the surface?

[Dirk07 Gipsy KIng Diggler Find all posts View Profile Close Dirk07]

spray, coat, paint?

[Tom F2 2.4 Find all posts View Profile Close Tom F2]

I think that they were powder coated, Dirk. They are finished inside and out in the black. If it's paint, it's very rugged.

[Dirk07 Gipsy KIng Diggler Find all posts View Profile Close Dirk07]

Thanks Tom, I ll powder coat them. More or less glossy than the engine tinware?

[Tom F2 2.4 Find all posts View Profile Close Tom F2]

I would say slightly less glossy, Dirk. I'll try to get some photos of what I believe to be original pieces. But first, I have to learn how to load photos from my new phone in the "HEIC" format.