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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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Default How to paint my transmission case and shortblock

i have seen on the forums when people have these beautiful looking shortblocks that look right out the factory.. i want that original silver color... anyone know what steps i should take in preparation and what paint i should be using? thanks
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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please help !!
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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sand blast block, hot tank it. or you can just get high temp engine paint
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Default Re: How to paint my transmission case and shortblock

Originally Posted by miguel329
sand blast block, hot tank it. or you can just get high temp engine paint
sorry for the noob question.but whats hot tanked??
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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Default Re: How to paint my transmission case and shortblock

Before


After


I just cleaned the oil slick off and sprayed it.

I used this, but you could use any high heat paint.
http://www.eastwood.com/ew-aluma-bla...sol-12-oz.html

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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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was the head painted also?
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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not same engine you cleaning up / painting but gives you a idea http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQurNvolQlU also plenty of videos if you search google. hope that helps
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