how long to wait to apply valve cover decal? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Llay R. Rac** · 10-07-2017, 05:53 PM

I just painted my valve cover, duplicolor detroit diesel green , i have a new high torque 292 sticker for it.
How long should i wait until i apply the sticker?
Its a peel and stick type.

MARTINSR · 10-08-2017, 03:25 PM

Just a few days I am thinking. The thing is those paints don't "cure" they "dry" and if you stuck it on too soon the paint may be full of solvent and the sticker will end up peeling up on the edges or something. So leaving it cure longer isn't going to hurt a thing, only making it better.

Brian

**Llay R. Rac** · 10-08-2017, 07:49 PM

thanks for that info. the solvent is what concerned me also.
the paint can label says re coat within 4 hrs or after 36 hrs.
the cover has sat in 90 degree sun for 2 days , so i think tomorrow i will put the decal on and get my engine back together. a few days ago i got it purring and want to listen to it run.

MARTINSR · 10-08-2017, 08:39 PM

You can't know everything, if it fails you do it again, not the end of the world.

Brian

**Llay R. Rac** · 10-08-2017, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

You can't know everything, if it fails you do it again, not the end of the world.

Brian

ha ha, i did buy 2 decals incase i had to redo it to get it right.

MARTINSR · 10-08-2017, 09:47 PM

You are a wise man.

Brian

Black_Sheep · 10-09-2017, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Just a few days I am thinking. The thing is those paints don't "cure" they "dry" and if you stuck it on too soon the paint may be full of solvent and the sticker will end up peeling up on the edges or something. So leaving it cure longer isn't going to hurt a thing, only making it better.

Brian

Duplicolor makes decent engine paint, you should be good to go after 2 days in the hot sun. Love the color BTW, I used it on the motor for my '58

10-07-2017, 05:53 PM	#1
Llay R. Rac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 324	how long to wait to apply valve cover decal? I just painted my valve cover, duplicolor detroit diesel green , i have a new high torque 292 sticker for it. How long should i wait until i apply the sticker? Its a peel and stick type. __________________ 1965 Suburban, 2 wd.,292, 4-speed. proudly owned and operated since Valentines day 1969.

10-08-2017, 03:25 PM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: how long to wait to apply valve cover decal? Just a few days I am thinking. The thing is those paints don't "cure" they "dry" and if you stuck it on too soon the paint may be full of solvent and the sticker will end up peeling up on the edges or something. So leaving it cure longer isn't going to hurt a thing, only making it better. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

10-08-2017, 07:49 PM	#3
Llay R. Rac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 324	Re: how long to wait to apply valve cover decal? thanks for that info. the solvent is what concerned me also. the paint can label says re coat within 4 hrs or after 36 hrs. the cover has sat in 90 degree sun for 2 days , so i think tomorrow i will put the decal on and get my engine back together. a few days ago i got it purring and want to listen to it run. __________________ 1965 Suburban, 2 wd.,292, 4-speed. proudly owned and operated since Valentines day 1969.

10-08-2017, 08:39 PM	#4
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: how long to wait to apply valve cover decal? You can't know everything, if it fails you do it again, not the end of the world. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

10-08-2017, 09:47 PM	#6
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: how long to wait to apply valve cover decal? You are a wise man. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"



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