Powdercoating transmission

[Matt]

Does anyone have any experience with powder coating transmissions?

I think I will run it through the oven for 3 heat cycles to burn out all the oil in the case and then have them do the powdercoat.

[War Machine]

We've painted a few, never had any problems. Hell my cross pipe on my turbo is an inch away from the top of my bellhousing and it's still holding up fine

[Matt]

I have the transmission apart, just need to do it now, but was wanting some ideas of what people have done in the past

[War Machine]

I have the transmission apart, just need to do it now, but was wanting some ideas of what people have done in the past

Just paint it, clean it really good with degreaser, scotchbrite, wax and grease remover, then paint it. You wont have any problems.

[Matt]

powdercoat is free and hella durable.

[War Machine]

powdercoat is free and hella durable.

I dont see it working out too well.

rattle can is cheap, gloss black, youre set

[Matt]

Why don't you see it working out too well?

[Matt]

This one is powdercoated

[War Machine]

Why don't you see it working out too well?

meaning it would be a big pain in the ass. I just dont see the need in coating it. But hey, if you get it done for free, more power to ya!

[Baron Von Crowder]

air cooled vw guys got away from doing it, something to do with the holes and ports getting dusted and being a pain to get it all true again. I guess it depends on the quality of the coater.

[Matt]

I was going to bolt it together before sandblasting. We have plugs so nothing gets in the holes where sensors go. It won't really be much less work than If I were to paint it. Still going to have to tape up the surfaces and holes either way.

[wickedblkgt]

bling that shit out and have it dipped in chrome

[War Machine]

bling that shit out and have it dipped in chrome

what about gold?

[thesource]

I've done some T5's and T56's with powder coated cases. No issues to report.

[Matt]

Glad to hear. The tranny is completely tore apart and is going into acid wash and oven tonight, then tomorrow I am making everything off. I'll post pics when it is done