chicotunner07

updates?lol

yo pete, google "scion tc recaro" and look at images, you will see a pic of yourself molesting a roll of recaro fabric, LMAO!!

TCpete

fkn lulz!!!!

updates tonight.. ive been busy picking out colors and finishes...

trying to find some locally who can do copper or gold plating

i dunno just throwing out ideas and seeing how much it costs

huslindan

platinum FTW lol

toyotaguy

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nice work

chicotunner07

i think copper would look sick!! although gold would be interesting to see as well!

TCpete

6/15/2009

ok so here the update i promised... sorry i needed my camera for something else so havent had time to get pics up but the project is moving..

first up im shaving the rear hole and outter ridge to begin cleaning the valve cover and making it super smooth and removing bolts/holes/ things i dont need to make it look nicer.

heres 1 tool... quick set.. its rated for 500 degrees and is basically jbweld in a tube. I searched locally for tech steel which is something i was recommended but i also made a few phone calls to some friends who have used this stuff and they say it worked for them...



next step was to plug the hole #1..


a little bit of grinding with the dremel...


more grinding ...almost flush.


and once it got down pretty low i used 400 grit wet sand paper and smoothed it out so it all 100% flush... all shaved.. and ready to move on to the next section!!


it looks un even were the quick set it but trust me is spot on.. i placed the sandpaper on a flash hard plastic surface that was level to make sure the metal and quick set stayed level.

... that all for now.. more pics and more progress coming soon!

TCpete

going to do some more work today... should have updates later tonight!

davedavetC

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lol bump for you pete

but that definately wasnt a 6/18/09 update, it was most definately a 6/20/09 update

chicotunner07

wow, love what your doint with shaving the holes!

gonna be sick!

tCeeder

iTrader: (1)

LMFAO!!

chicotunner07

^ that pic will forever haunt pete, LOL

scikotictc232

looking good pete. why not powder coat ? they have some crazy ___ colors.

TCpete

this one im showing u guys now is going to get powder coated with one color.. the other is getting another color... =)

BZinn1

Pete check the Alumaloy stuff for fixing aluminum.......it really does work and would be perfect for filling in the holes,over time the JB weld will separate and move as it expands differant than the magnesium........used the Alumaloy on a set of Ford valve covers and the repair was flawless.

ElevationTC

The amount perfection here is scary!

Do u take ridlin or something! Simply AMAZING!

chicotunner07

so has it been 100% confirmed that the tc valve cover is indeed magnesium? ive heard conflicting sources say either yes and no? so anyone know for sure what it is?

pete, try lighting the shavings on fire see what happens, lol

scikotictc232

X2 I did my manifold and 5 hours in I was like fCKIN pete made this shiiz look easy lol. That stuff wont seperate after its powdercoated so he is fine. I didnt take all the time to do my VC I just took it off and had them coat it in orange but I am gonna redo it to do my IC pipes and sway bars and MIsc suspension components. My friend owns his own powdercoating shop so I am in business. Pete how are you going to decide what VC you are gonna put on your car ? since you have like 3 and one tc ?

dave2610

he pete do you know if there is difference between the 05-06 and 07-08 valve covers?

TCpete

I checked that stuff out but it was a little more expensive then the quick steel.. the only reason i used it was for the 500F degree rating on temp control...my friend who does powder caoting uses this on his car and for years hes never had a problem... i know the VC will never get that hot but it was good insurance lol... when i take it to the powder coaters they will make sure its all smooth even though it already is lol.. ill probably hit it with some finer grit to make sure its 100% flush.

yea bro im kind of a perfectionist at times lol. super **** with things and like to be meticulous at times.. no drugs here but ppl swear im crazy haha TY for the compliment!

i dont think its magnesium because the valve cover its self would just explode under the heat.. but yea i plan on setting some things on fire soon so ill drop this in and see what happens haha

pretty sure man they have stayed constant.. u can even use the xb2 valve covers if im not mistaken also since its the same motor...

rosedaleny806

^ yeah VC's are all the same, xb2's aswell, sh*t even matrix ones