Nick OTeen Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) I recently completed a task I had been wanting to for some time. Time, however, has been in short supply of late but, at long last, it's done. I always thought the valve cover on my Caterham's Zetec SVT was a bit plain looking so I added a bit of color to the engine compartment by way of some wrinkle red powder coat. It adds no additional power or torque but it does look good (to my eyes). It even looks good when peering through the louvers on the hood/bonnet. The first picture is the "before" look and the next two are the "after" appearance. The final photo is of another valve cover I did which gives a better indication of the color and texture of the wrinkle red powder coating. http://i64.tinypic.com/jrb2o6.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/16gafk8.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/2ueo0zn.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/256yzo8.jpg Edited June 27, 2018 by Nick O'Teen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaximander Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Very nice look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Well done - I think that adds a nice bit of flash under the bonnet. nice upgrade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonse Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 That does look great. If I remember correctly from my last timing belt change, the valve cover on my Zetec is plastic. Is yours metal or does powder coat work with plastic too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Looks great. With the valve cover matching the red seats, I may just have to drive around with the hood off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick OTeen Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 That does look great. If I remember correctly from my last timing belt change, the valve cover on my Zetec is plastic. Is yours metal or does powder coat work with plastic too?The valve cover on the Zetec SVT engine is metal. Powder coating does not work on plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamericano Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Great looking. It may not add HP or torque, but it's sure to add 10 mph, especially when sitting still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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