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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: shankbonanza on October 01, 2008, 02:42:40 pm

Title: TH-350
Post by: shankbonanza on October 01, 2008, 02:42:40 pm

     Hey, I am in the process of rebuilding and restoring my transmission.  I am wanting to know if there are any techniques or just what to do when painting the case.  Should I use primer? If there special paint?    Thanks for the tips!

Title: Re: TH-350
Post by: VileZambonie on October 01, 2008, 03:19:34 pm

Just make sure it's real clean. I paint mine with Rustoleum Hammered paint. I like the finish and it's cheap yet very durable.

Title: Re: TH-350
Post by: Blazin on October 02, 2008, 07:24:46 pm

Dupont makes a two part aluminum cleaner & etcher. There are other companies that make similar stuff. You clean it with Super Clean or something. Then use the 1st part cleaner, rinse, then brush on the etcher. Let it sit for a while, then rinse with clean water.

Title: Re: TH-350
Post by: dumbucket1 on October 05, 2008, 04:22:47 pm

I painted mine with just cheap primer first. Then went over it with silver hammered paint like vile suggested. I didnt like that cause it looked like I was trying to paint it chrome or something so I painted over that with some cast iron gray hi temp engine paint. It looks great and is holding up real well.

Title: Re: TH-350
Post by: VileZambonie on October 06, 2008, 08:38:11 am

Brush it on instead of spraying it. It comes out good. I'll take some pix if you want to see the ones I just built.

Title: Re: TH-350
Post by: dumbucket1 on October 06, 2008, 01:46:57 pm

I wouldnt mind seeing those pics myself

Title: Re: TH-350
Post by: JJSZABO on October 06, 2008, 02:38:58 pm

Quote from: dumbucket1 on October 06, 2008, 01:46:57 pm

I wouldnt mind seeing those pics myself

+1 please