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arc914
post Mar 28 2006, 10:28 PM
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hi all
what is the best way to clean my tranny so that i can re-paint it?all ideas entertained.
my tranny is covered in road glue and pitted alot.
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post Mar 28 2006, 10:52 PM
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Use the search function...

There are several (many) threads on the subject..!!!!

Unless of course you are talking about the other TRANNY'S. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif)

Then MattR wil have to step forward and explain that to all of us.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)

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post Mar 28 2006, 10:55 PM
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Do not use the commercial engine degreasers. They "will" pit the mag. case. Basically a lot of elbow grease. If you'r looking for the 'new' look then 'walnut' media is the best.
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post Mar 28 2006, 11:22 PM
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I like easy off oven cleaner
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post Mar 29 2006, 01:55 AM
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or pressure wash. that's what i did. got it done for free at school. the wash was hot water w/ some light detergent. cleaned the transmission up pretty well.
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post Mar 29 2006, 06:26 AM
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I used Easy Off too.

Worked good. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 29 2006, 07:35 AM
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Why do you want to paint it? Walnut mdia blast wil make it nice and spiffy looking. then all you need to do it keep it leak free and clean.
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post Mar 29 2006, 09:28 AM
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I would warn against painting it......
Everything that hits it (stone, gravel, stc) will chip the paint & you'll eventually wind up stripping it all again because it will look diseased (don't ask how I know). have it blasted (walnuts) & let it be its natural color.
Too many nooks & crannies to get paint to adhere to anyway.
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post Mar 29 2006, 09:57 AM
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I have used simple green and a scotch pad, worked on the bumper, and I was laying there anyway...topped it up about 50 ml after I cleaned it and took it out for a stellar 70 degree day. Needed to burn some gas out of it as I am changing the lines under the tank this weekend. If you take a hand towel, wrap it around your wrist and secure it with a rubber band, the simple green does not run down your arm, which I found annoying
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post Mar 29 2006, 10:23 AM
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Get it blasted. Here's my case after plastic bead blasting. I couldn't believe the difference.


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You need to grind that VW logo off. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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post Mar 29 2006, 10:37 AM
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brake cleaner and simple green cleaned mine...


gunk foamy engine cleaner wasn't strong enough...
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post Mar 29 2006, 11:14 AM
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Thanks for the input.That pic of your tranny is exactly what i am looking to do.I thought that i would have to paint to get that effect.
I will not paint only clean then blast.
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post Mar 29 2006, 11:52 AM
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So Okay. If one was to go the media blasting route, would there be any benefit of doing a clear coat afterwards to make it easier to keep clean down the road?

Also, is there any special prepping that needs to be done to protect the innards?
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post Mar 29 2006, 12:02 PM
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whatever you do, DONT touch the tranny with your bare hands. Metal splinters hurt.

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post Mar 29 2006, 12:05 PM
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QUOTE (bd1308 @ Mar 29 2006, 11:02 AM)
whatever you do, DONT touch the tranny with your bare hands. Metal splinters hurt.

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adding a clear might work, issues would be yellowing and it could still chip due rocks and such....once the clear is chipped away, the surface will be exposed to the elements and start to tarnish
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post Mar 29 2006, 12:13 PM
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How long do you think the media blasting finish would last before it would start to tarnish again without a clear coat? I ask cause I really like that clean look but if the "Bang for the Buck" isn't there (ie, starts to tarnish after a month or so) not sure if it would be worth the hassle.
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post Mar 29 2006, 12:24 PM
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QUOTE (Grimstead @ Mar 29 2006, 11:13 AM)
How long do you think the media blasting finish would last before it would start to tarnish again without a clear coat? I ask cause I really like that clean look but if the "Bang for the Buck" isn't there (ie, starts to tarnish after a month or so) not sure if it would be worth the hassle.

i heard the "secret" is to apply a liberal amount of WD-40 to the case right after media blasting.....
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post Mar 29 2006, 12:25 PM
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DO NOT under ANY circumstances use sand blasting or glass bead blasting. Just don't. You HAVE been cautioned! The Cap'n
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post Mar 29 2006, 12:41 PM
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QUOTE (Joe Ricard @ Mar 29 2006, 05:35 AM)
...........then all you need to do it keep it leak free and clean.

My transmissions have always been gunked up with ENGINE oil, never gear oil....


Now the TRICK is how to keep that VW from ever leaking oil.....
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