Ive done my searching but all i need to know is what grit sandpaper should i use to sand it before painting?? Thanks

 

are you talking about where it says nissan and 3000????

I did not sand mine, just painted it and let it cook in the sun to harden it. I used hi-temp paint.

I thought the valve cover was under that?

I thought the valve cover is aluminum (sp) ?

 

I wouldn't sand....just clean it really good and use engine paint or high temp paint. If you insist on sanding...a brillo pad may work best. Remember, it's only plastic.

 

PM alphaoenz (he did his like 5 times)... thanks to me I screwed up his valve cover...

We did fix it, for the most part, by using a fairly fine grit sand paper, but it was one of those situations where we just took whatever we had and went at it .

I suggest cleaning / sanding / cleaning again / base paint / paint

- Matt

 

i cleaned mine cover really good and the paint still would not stick in some places so i sanded it with 800 grit and the with 1000 grit. it turned out good...if you and a picture go to my home page.

 

I already tried it once, a bright red too, i cleaned it, taped off the nissan and the 3000 part, sprayed on the paint and it wouldnt stick, so i ran for the paint thinner..... guess ill try a very light sanding and try again... thanks guys

 

You need the correct paint. Go to your local hobby store. Buy paint made for plastic models. The brand I got was Testor. Do few light coats and then follow it with one heavy coat.