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Offline shankbonanza

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TH-350
« 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!
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: TH-350
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline Blazin

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Re: TH-350
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline dumbucket1

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Re: TH-350
« Reply #3 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.
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: TH-350
« Reply #4 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.
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Offline dumbucket1

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Re: TH-350
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2008, 01:46:57 pm »
I wouldnt mind seeing those pics myself
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Offline JJSZABO

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Re: TH-350
« Reply #6 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
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