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MDFarms · 05-01-2022, 07:17 PM

Just curious what people are using for paint on their transmissions? Want to go with a similar color tone as original that will look good glossy. I sanded it down with DA sander now ready for paint.

Any thoughts?

**dagnabbitt** · 05-01-2022, 07:24 PM

Seems like most people use argent. I have also seen red.

MDFarms · 05-01-2022, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

Seems like most people use argent. I have also seen red.

Thata what I was thinking.

jimijam00 · 05-01-2022, 08:29 PM

No paint. Scotchbrite wheel, cotton wheel, and wheel polish.

sick472 · 05-01-2022, 08:31 PM

I don't paint the transmissions. There's not any advantage unless it just for personal preference and the desire to color coordinate. Some of the exterior parts are regular steel and I paint those, but the aluminum, I just clean it and sand it to my taste.

Transmissions don't get that hot, but engine enamel is an excellent paint for transmissions. It will cost a few more dollars than non-high temp paint, but your only talking a can or two to do the whole transmission. Make sure you don't sand it too fine. Aluminum can shed paint easier than steel and should have some rough surface for the paint to adhere to. If your going for real smooth on the aluminum, look for a self etching primer first, then a light sanding, then the paint.

**Accelo** · 05-02-2022, 02:14 AM

I powered coated my transmission gray, which may be close to argent?
However, I have also used what's called almost chrome powder coating without the clear.
Looks just like new aluminum and cleans up easily.
Plugging the holes, before coating the case, was the hardest part.
I am including a picture of a hood hinge I coated with the almost chrome powder.

**special-K** · 05-02-2022, 09:57 AM

I use tranny color

05-01-2022, 07:17 PM	#1
MDFarms Registered User Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan Posts: 477	What Color for Tranny Just curious what people are using for paint on their transmissions? Want to go with a similar color tone as original that will look good glossy. I sanded it down with DA sander now ready for paint. Any thoughts?

05-01-2022, 07:24 PM	#2
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,453	Re: What Color for Tranny Seems like most people use argent. I have also seen red. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

05-01-2022, 08:29 PM	#4
jimijam00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 553	Re: What Color for Tranny No paint. Scotchbrite wheel, cotton wheel, and wheel polish.

05-01-2022, 08:31 PM	#5
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: What Color for Tranny I don't paint the transmissions. There's not any advantage unless it just for personal preference and the desire to color coordinate. Some of the exterior parts are regular steel and I paint those, but the aluminum, I just clean it and sand it to my taste. Transmissions don't get that hot, but engine enamel is an excellent paint for transmissions. It will cost a few more dollars than non-high temp paint, but your only talking a can or two to do the whole transmission. Make sure you don't sand it too fine. Aluminum can shed paint easier than steel and should have some rough surface for the paint to adhere to. If your going for real smooth on the aluminum, look for a self etching primer first, then a light sanding, then the paint. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

05-02-2022, 02:14 AM	#6
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,300	Re: What Color for Tranny I powered coated my transmission gray, which may be close to argent? However, I have also used what's called almost chrome powder coating without the clear. Looks just like new aluminum and cleans up easily. Plugging the holes, before coating the case, was the hardest part. I am including a picture of a hood hinge I coated with the almost chrome powder. Attached Images

05-02-2022, 09:57 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What Color for Tranny I use tranny color __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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