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?

Re: What Color for Tranny
 

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

Re: What Color for Tranny
 

Thata what I was thinking.

Re: What Color for Tranny
 

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

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.

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.

Re: What Color for Tranny
 

I use tranny color :cool: