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==== Step 2: Painting the Cover ====

* I used Duplicolor Engine Enamel; it contains ceramic pigment and can withstand temperatures up to 500°F. The color used here is Ford red.
* Shake the can of paint for about a minute and test it to make sure the nozzle is working properly (you don't want a bad nozzle messing things up now, right?).
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Apply a light coat to all surfaces of the cover. Pay special attention to the edges of the gasket mating surfaces and holes. You want to achieve a thick, protective layer of paint. It is better to do this via several thin coats, rather than one thick coat.

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Apply several successive coats of paint until you are happy with the finish. Allow the painted surface to dry at least 5 hours before trying to put it back on the car. Allow more time if you are painting in an environment colder than 55°F.

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When the surface has sufficiently cured, replace the spark-plug mount, filler cap, and adhere a new mounting gasket.