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Body filler on valve covers? #2072949 05/13/16 10:50 PM 05/13/16 10:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,255 Canada WO23Coronet OP master
WO23Coronet OP master Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,255 Canada	I'm putting some '71 valve covers on my 440. Get them blasted and they're in decent shape but a little wavy on top. Is it possible to use a body filler to smooth them out or would the heat cause issues? Last edited by WO23Coronet; 05/13/16 10:50 PM.

Re: Body filler on valve covers? [Re: WO23Coronet] #2072971 05/13/16 11:23 PM 05/13/16 11:23 PM
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TJP I Live Here T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,533 Omaha Ne	My guys have done it several times on their own cars with no issues. on the other hand, they were not perfect when new ? www.tandmautomotive-omaha.com

Re: Body filler on valve covers? [Re: TJP] #2073041 05/14/16 01:32 AM 05/14/16 01:32 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,769 Eagle, Idaho Neil The Doctor is in.
Neil The Doctor is in. Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,769 Eagle, Idaho	J-B Weld

Re: Body filler on valve covers? [Re: WO23Coronet] #2073097 05/14/16 05:04 AM 05/14/16 05:04 AM
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SNK-EYZ I Live Here Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 10,168 A Red State	If you want to used filler on them to smooth them out "Evercoat Metal 2 Metal" reinforced body filler is a good option. It won't ever shrink/swell or deform in any way. Kayse can't keep up at all now. lol

Re: Body filler on valve covers? [Re: SNK-EYZ] #2073098 05/14/16 05:31 AM 05/14/16 05:31 AM
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Car Nut mopar Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 626 Zombieland	Originally Posted By Sputnik If you want to used filler on them to smooth them out "Evercoat Metal 2 Metal" reinforced body filler is a good option. It won't ever shrink/swell or deform in any way. x2

Re: Body filler on valve covers? [Re: WO23Coronet] #2073214 05/14/16 01:07 PM 05/14/16 01:07 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,042 Leucadia, Ca. V vdriver top fuel
vdriver top fuel V Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,042 Leucadia, Ca.	Not to hijack the thread, but I've been wondering the same about using filler on rust pitted oil pans. The thing that concerns me is heat resistance of the filler material. Evercoat's data sheet shows a "Max Allowable Heat" of 260*F. http://www.finishmaster.com/prod/assets/EVERCOTE889.pdf Assuming the surface is prepped correctly and you do everything according to the instructions, what happens if the surface exceeds that temperature? Does it start to sag, fall off, or ?? How hot do metal valve covers or oil pans get in typical, every day use? Last edited by vdriver; 05/14/16 01:11 PM.

Re: Body filler on valve covers? [Re: WO23Coronet] #2073218 05/14/16 01:11 PM 05/14/16 01:11 PM
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DARTH V8Я Oh No!! I just had a moron attack! Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,154 Its a TRAP!	If a decal lives on a valve cover for 40 years so will bondo. When it takes more than a sweet mullet to prove you rule at the trailer park..

Re: Body filler on valve covers? [Re: WO23Coronet] #2073364 05/14/16 05:34 PM 05/14/16 05:34 PM
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WO23Coronet OP master Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,255 Canada	Thx guys, always a wealth of knowledge as usual!

Re: Body filler on valve covers? [Re: Neil] #2073366 05/14/16 05:40 PM 05/14/16 05:40 PM
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Belvedere1 pro stock B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,261 Phoenix, AZ	JB Weld worked great on mine. I also used it to fill in the Edelbrock etching on the ends of the heads to smooth them out.

Re: Body filler on valve covers? [Re: Belvedere1] #2073807 05/15/16 12:52 PM 05/15/16 12:52 PM
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bonefish master B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl	i just used plain old Bondo on my Indy heads to cover the logo,many miles.i even had a severe over heat,still hangin in there.SURFACE PREP is key. Last edited by bonefish; 05/15/16 12:53 PM.

Re: Body filler on valve covers? [Re: WO23Coronet] #2073951 05/15/16 05:18 PM 05/15/16 05:18 PM
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earlymopar pro stock E Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,337 Oregon	On parts that get hot and have the potential for contact with oil and gas, there are a few products that are used in the powder coating industry to fill and to withstand high temps. They are also of course magnetic to some extent: - Thermobond3: http://www.thermobond3.com/ - Allmetal: http://www.uschem.com/index.cfm?page=productDetail&id=54&pid=1 - Lab Metal & Patching Compound (probably the better product on the market) http://alvinproducts.com/InTheNews/tabid/161/ID/8/Epoxy-Putty-for-Powder-Coating.aspx Have fun, - EM

Re: Body filler on valve covers? [Re: WO23Coronet] #2074196 05/15/16 10:44 PM 05/15/16 10:44 PM
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5wndwcpe pro stock Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,528 Southeast PA	Bare steel > Epoxy primer > Bondo > Epoxy primer > Paint. All that is needed. 1968 GTX hardtop 1968 Sport Satellite Convertible 383/4spd 1933 Plymouth coupe 2002 Ram 2500 oil burner 4x4 2015 Grand Cherokee 2013 Challenger 1957 Chrysler Saratoga Man...I need a bigger freakin' garage.

Re: Body filler on valve covers? [Re: WO23Coronet] #2074373 05/16/16 08:34 AM 05/16/16 08:34 AM
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sparcy enthusiast S Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 342 dracut mass usa	j b weld on oil pans works great !!! IF YOU ARE NOT WRECKING STUFF YOU ARE NOT LEARNING !

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