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DanoDMano · 10-30-2003, 10:12 PM

I am getting ready to pull my motor and tranny to do some engine Mods and to replace my leaky front tranny seal and torque convertor.

My question is, What is the best finish for my motor and tranny that I can apply in my garage? I want the motor to be orange, kinda like my truck in my avatar. I am also either wanting my tranny to be silver, or from what I have been reading, the original aluminum finish with a clear coat.

What are your recommendations as far as finish? I have seen alot of your engines on this board am always impressed on the way they look. I will have to use rattle can, and am wanting to know the best stuff to use?

Thanks for any help!!

68LSS1 · 10-30-2003, 10:50 PM

I'd say VHT for the engine all though I'm not sure of the colors available. Eastwood has a few good clears and some paint that matches aluminum and cast metal.

DanoDMano · 10-31-2003, 01:13 AM

What is VHT? Is it high temp paint??

68LSS1 · 10-31-2003, 03:48 AM

Yes. Haven't bought any in a few years but used to be able to get it at most auto parts places. If not try Summit or Jegs.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-31-2003, 08:12 AM

Some transmissions can be cleaned and they will look pretty good. We also paint them with Eastwood's "Alumablast" .

Bead blasting really makes the natural finish look nice and than you could clear coat it. Here is a pic on my M-22 that has been bead blasted but not cleared.

Jim

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-01-2003, 11:08 AM

I have used the hi-temp paint from wally world just make sure everything is clean . I usally put 3 or 4 coat's on the motor and they seem to hold up really well...I also use 2 or 3 coat's of the clear,but be carful of putting the clear on heavy as it will turn white... Just my 2 cent's.

10-30-2003, 10:12 PM	#1
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Tranny finish I am getting ready to pull my motor and tranny to do some engine Mods and to replace my leaky front tranny seal and torque convertor. My question is, What is the best finish for my motor and tranny that I can apply in my garage? I want the motor to be orange, kinda like my truck in my avatar. I am also either wanting my tranny to be silver, or from what I have been reading, the original aluminum finish with a clear coat. What are your recommendations as far as finish? I have seen alot of your engines on this board am always impressed on the way they look. I will have to use rattle can, and am wanting to know the best stuff to use? Thanks for any help!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

10-30-2003, 10:50 PM	#2
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	I'd say VHT for the engine all though I'm not sure of the colors available. Eastwood has a few good clears and some paint that matches aluminum and cast metal. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

10-31-2003, 01:13 AM	#3
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	What is VHT? Is it high temp paint?? __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

10-31-2003, 03:48 AM	#4
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	Yes. Haven't bought any in a few years but used to be able to get it at most auto parts places. If not try Summit or Jegs. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

10-31-2003, 08:12 AM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Some transmissions can be cleaned and they will look pretty good. We also paint them with Eastwood's "Alumablast" . Bead blasting really makes the natural finish look nice and than you could clear coat it. Here is a pic on my M-22 that has been bead blasted but not cleared. Jim Attached Images

11-01-2003, 11:08 AM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I have used the hi-temp paint from wally world just make sure everything is clean . I usally put 3 or 4 coat's on the motor and they seem to hold up really well...I also use 2 or 3 coat's of the clear,but be carful of putting the clear on heavy as it will turn white... Just my 2 cent's. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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