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| quadracerx |
 Feb 20 2014, 09:19 AM
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Couldn't find any threads for anyone who has successfully powder coated their transaxle case?
I'm also looking for a good side shift transaxle case to try coating in the Seattle area? Any hints? Thanks, Steve |
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| skeates |
Feb 20 2014, 10:10 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 28-February 05 From: Sacramento, ca Member No.: 3,684 Region Association: Northern California |
Why the powdercoat? They don't rust. Plust the coating seems like it would impead the heat transfer through the case which is what keeps the tranny from getting too hot when pushing it hard.
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| Bartlett 914 |
Feb 20 2014, 02:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,218 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(skeates @ Feb 20 2014, 11:10 AM)  Why the powdercoat? They don't rust. Plust the coating seems like it would impead the heat transfer through the case which is what keeps the tranny from getting too hot when pushing it hard. The Mag does rust. It just looks different. I have seen some pretty corroded cases. The best ones are the ones that leaked and had oil and grease all over them. Nice protective layer. There are lots of coatings. Techyl (sp?) another is Gibbs brand. Never used any of these. Lots of threads on this topic |
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| skeates |
Feb 20 2014, 02:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 28-February 05 From: Sacramento, ca Member No.: 3,684 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Bartlett 914 @ Feb 20 2014, 12:08 PM) QUOTE(skeates @ Feb 20 2014, 11:10 AM) Why the powdercoat? They don't rust. Plust the coating seems like it would impead the heat transfer through the case which is what keeps the tranny from getting too hot when pushing it hard. The Mag does rust. It just looks different. I have seen some pretty corroded cases. The best ones are the ones that leaked and had oil and grease all over them. Nice protective layer. There are lots of coatings. Techyl (sp?) another is Gibbs brand. Never used any of these. Lots of threads on this topic I guess you learn something new everyday if you're not careful! I was under the impression that the magnesium alloy used for these cases protected it from oxidization and corrosion from water. Seems like all of the grease and oil I've seen on mine (and other's) was due to failed gaskets and/or seals, not because the case had corroded to the point where it not longer sealed. Got any pics? I'd be interested to see what kind of damage this does...maybe we should all be paying more attention to our cases? ...never mind....I'm guessing most of them are already protected by the oil and grease covering them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
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quadracerx Powder Coating Trans Case? Feb 20 2014, 09:19 AM
monkeyboy Powder coating is an insulator. You want the trans... Feb 20 2014, 10:09 AM Matt Romanowski The racing guys have been doing a black teflon on ... Feb 20 2014, 10:25 AM quadracerx Thanks for your input guys... I was hoping that ma... Feb 20 2014, 02:04 PM rhodyguy my guess would be the coating would keep the heat ... Feb 20 2014, 03:24 PM skeates My new found ignorance at Magnesium alloys has got... Feb 20 2014, 03:35 PM Dr Evil Tectyl is shit. It wears out too soon. You have to... Feb 21 2014, 01:41 AM 396 How about a shot of clear coat so it looks normal ... Feb 21 2014, 11:00 AM
Rand How about leave it the f alone? The tranny case is... Feb 21 2014, 11:25 AM Rand
How about leave it the f alone? The tranny case i... Feb 21 2014, 11:36 AM Mark Henry When is the last time you saw someone laying on th... Feb 21 2014, 11:50 AM KevinP Did a Bug transaxle about 6 years ago for a buddy.... Feb 21 2014, 12:13 PM Dr Evil Paint is a protective measure. I dont care what co... Feb 21 2014, 02:51 PM somd914 My car spent its first 30 years in Connecticut. H... Feb 21 2014, 02:59 PM steuspeed How about Alumablast paint from Eastwood? I starte... Feb 22 2014, 02:35 PM Dr Evil Sure. I also have used a product from the POR 15 p... Feb 22 2014, 07:53 PM |
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