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Transmission Case Protection, success |
McMark |
Mar 19 2018, 07:52 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
What to do to protect a transmission case after cleaning has been a recurring topic over the years. Originally the transmission were covered with a 'cosmoline' like product which is a mix of wax and oil to protect the metal from corrosion. These products are still available and some people are recoating trans cases with this stuff to good success.
But that coating remains sticky/tacky over time. I don't like that. So I've been trying to go the epoxy primer route. These primers form a chemically hardened coating that'll last for years, isn't sticky, and looks great. This blend of epoxy primer I used on the latest 915 transmission build is pretty much perfect color match and what I'm calling Magnesium Grey. The idea was to coat the case with something that essentially looks as close as possible to bare, oxidized magnesium. The only problem with it, is that they can't mix anything less than a gallon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) So anybody need their transmission case painted? I'd love to run through this gallon ASAP. |
11tenths |
Mar 20 2018, 01:04 PM
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Ve get too soon old, und too late schmart Group: Members Posts: 142 Joined: 11-October 12 From: Islip, Long Island, NY Member No.: 15,026 Region Association: North East States |
I've used Gibbs Brand spray lube on all the metal surfaces including the 6 fan and housing and really like the natural finish.
http://www.gibbsbrandlubricant.com/ -Harry |
Mblizzard |
Mar 20 2018, 02:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
I've used Gibbs Brand spray lube on all the metal surfaces including the 6 fan and housing and really like the natural finish. http://www.gibbsbrandlubricant.com/ -Harry Never seen this or used it. But I have concerns that they only identify approximately 70% of the ingredients on the SDS. Also this is very flammable and the permissible exposure to the chemical listed are pretty low. So something that should be used with caution. Of course WD-40's identification of chemicals is just as poor. |
mepstein |
Mar 20 2018, 03:00 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,276 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I've used Gibbs Brand spray lube on all the metal surfaces including the 6 fan and housing and really like the natural finish. http://www.gibbsbrandlubricant.com/ -Harry Never seen this or used it. But I have concerns that they only identify approximately 70% of the ingredients on the SDS. Also this is very flammable and the permissible exposure to the chemical listed are pretty low. So something that should be used with caution. Of course WD-40's identification of chemicals is just as poor. I used Gibbs on a bunch of parts on my six engine and trans. It not epoxy or even close but does a nice job of letting the natural look come through. |
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