Can I touch-up this valve cover or do I have to start over?

[x1rider]

I powdercoated this valve cover for another person, I masked the coilpack holes thinking that he was using a certain kind, turns out he's using another kind of coilpack so now I have some raw aluminum on the edges of the holes. Is there any way that I can just re-touch/add some powder in the bare areas or do I have to strip the whole thing and start over?
Thanks in advance for any help or input.

[Harleydad]

What powder is it? If it's not high temp, sand the part with some 220 or 320 grit and blow it off with clean/dry air. Wipe it down with denatured alcohol, tack cloth and clean/dry air again. Just be sure the denatured alcohol has dried completely and shoot another coat.

[x1rider]

It is high temp. flat black, does that mean I have to strip or can I still use the technique you just described?
Thanks

[Harleydad]

High Temps are silicone based powders, no chance at a second coat. You'll have to strip it. You don't have to use high temp on a vc.

[x1rider]

Harleydad, I would like your input on PC'ing Harley parts. I'm getting a 09 StreetGlide soon and I would like to PC the rocker covers, outer primary casing, cam cover, etc... in flat black. Would you recommend high temp. powder for some of the parts are is a normal flat black OK?
Thank you.

[x1rider]

Originally Posted by Harleydad

High Temps are silicone based powders, no chance at a second coat. You'll have to strip it. You don't have to use high temp on a vc.

Ah ****! Just what I feared. OK, thanks a lot for your input, much appreciated!

[Harleydad]

Normal powder is fine, guy's use it on cylinders and heads all the time.

[x1rider]

Originally Posted by Harleydad

Normal powder is fine, guy's use it on cylinders and heads all the time.

OK, thanks again!

[Harleydad]

No problem, good luck.

[x1rider]

One last question, if I PC Harley parts in flat black with normal powder, can I leave it as is or is there a clear you would recommend that would keep the gloss level low? ie. can I just flat black it or should I add a clear as well?
Thank you.