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**Project:** Transforming an old, painted valve cover into a carbon fiber-finished one
**Steps:**
1. **Prep**: Clean valve cover using wire wheels, nylon wheels, air sander, and sandpaper (220 grit)
2. **Bake**: Oven-bake at 300°F for 20 minutes to remove oil residue
3. **Prime**:
* Metal: Tam COE's Direct to Anything Epoxy Primer (3-4 thin coats)
* Plastic Sparkplug Cover: Adhesion promoter + High Build 2K Urethane Primer
4. **Hydro Dip**:
* Apply carbon fiber graphic (source not disclosed)
* Dip at a diagonal to avoid air bubbles
5. **Post-Dip**:
* Rinse to remove slime
* Let it sit overnight
6. **Color (if needed)**: Apply tint (e.g., Dupli-Color, in this case, red)
7. **Clear Coat**: Apply LQK clear coat (after fixing any mistakes, like the missing tint step)
**Additional Channel Updates**:
* Addressing viewer critiques
* Project priorities:
1. Finish the Kart
2. Resume Jeep build (roll cage, get it running)
3. Work on the Bug (get it running and driving)
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**Preparation and Materials**
1. The project involves transforming an old, painted valve cover into a carbon fiber-finished one.
2. Wire wheels, nylon wheels, air sanders, and 220-grit sandpaper are used for prep work.
3. A Scotch-Brite pad with dish soap is used for a final wipe-down.
4. The valve cover is baked in an oven at 300°F (149°C) for 20 minutes to remove oil residue.
**Priming and Painting**
5. Tam COE's Direct to Anything epoxy primer is applied in 3-4 thin coats, with 10-15 minutes between coats.
6. On plastic parts, an adhesion promoter and a high-build 2K urethane primer are used before applying Tam COE's primer.
7. VHT high-temp spray paint is used for coloring, with a good adhesion to the primer.
**Hydro Dipping (Carbon Fiber Finish)**
8. The carbon fiber film is sourced from a specific, undisclosed supplier.
9. Edges of the film are taped to prevent curling.
10. The part is dipped at a diagonal to avoid air bubbles.
11. After dipping, the part is rinsed to remove a slimy residue, indicated by white suds.
**Clear Coating and Finishing**
12. Dupli-Color (owned by VHT) tint is used for color matching.
13. A clear coat from LQK (a Denver-based company) is applied, which has been used for about 3.5 years with good results.
14. The clear coat costs approximately $170 for almost two gallons (including hardener).
15. The final product is completed after the clear coat is applied and left to sit overnight.