Powder Coat
Wow...I was hoping to see some examples but, Mr. 84E24...that is over the top! Way cool!
On my project at the moment, engine compartment detail, I have had my intake components media blasted. Powder coat for the valve cover, heater blower motor cover, air cleaner housing, headlight access covers, as well as orangeners strut brace stuff. On the valve cover, the entire surface was powder coated, as to bring out the ribs, etc., if they wiped away the dry coating it would clump up in the ribbed areas. I used the die grinder with a small circular 3M style abrasive disc, medium then fine grade to take the coating off the raised areas. I looked at the piece for a while before getting brave to do this, as it takes a steady hand and I was chicken I would mess it up! I was careful not to over work this process and not get too carried away. I would have to call the local powder coat shop for specifics on the material used but I believe it is a special heat resistant wrinkle coat type material.
I will for sure post some pics once all is completed (more or less as is it ever "finished?)
I am certain there are many other fine examples of the valve cover, mine is basic..
Bring it on guys and girls...show your stuff!