The Foose Pantera job (Seeking Advice Regarding Painting the ZF Gearbox)

peterfenlonMember

Having seen the car Mr Foose has made I noticed that he had painted the ZF Transaxle Grey.

I would like to copy his example but must say that it must get a bit more than warm when in use so is it some special paint the man has used.
Sometimes these things look good in the showroom and a dogs breakfast after a bit of use, any help there please.

4/23/1612:23 PM

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dave2811Member

No special paint required. The transaxle does not get hot enough that is beyond the capability of regular paint. I have had good results with Eastwood's "Alumablast" and a coat of satin clear over top. Looks great.

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4/23/164:51 PM

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davidnunnMember

Here's a photo of Paul Rimov's ZF, painted with Eastwood's Detail Gray.

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4/23/166:58 PM

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tajonMember

They both came out great

4/24/163:54 AM

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rlee63a4Member

I also like the clean look of Eastwood's Aluma Blast on my ZF.

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4/24/165:16 AM

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peterfenlonMember

I am truly amazed what a grand job, paint over here is identified by RAL numbers.
Not sure what you have in the USA, but if you have a number for Eastwoods Detail Grey, maybe
I could find a compatible colour here in England.

Thanks to all for the help, Pete.

4/24/167:37 AM

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riverratMember

Pete, don't know if this will help. Off of Amazon.

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4/24/169:26 AM

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rockyMember

Or you can media blast the case, and just use mineral spirits, and a terrycloth towel to keep it clean.

The paint route is probably an easier maintenance process over the long haul.

Rocky

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4/24/1610:33 AM

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bosswrenchMember

Not to worry, Peter. Years ago I installed an oil temp sensor in the front of our ZF near the ring gear mesh. After a 450-mile run at 'respectable speeds' across the desert to Las Vegas, I showed a maximum lube temp of 180 F.

Open road event runners may show a little higher temp (higher speeds but shorter duration).

4/24/163:08 PM

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peterfenlonMember

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Originally posted by RiverRat:
Pete, don't know if this will help. Off of Amazon.

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Thank you for that, I can get the detail grey from a firm called Frost here in England, isn't the Net amazing.
Rocky, I did go into the media blast route, but the company that did it couldn't guarantee that it wouldn't invade the inside of the Box, so that was a no no, a new box just isn't an option for me.
Bosswrench, the paint is OK to 150F, but here in England we don't get the extreme temperatures that you do, there hangs a blessing in Both directions, I would swap you winters but not the summers!!

4/26/162:42 PM

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davidnunnMember

Peter, just to clarify; Paul used the Eastwood Detail Gray that comes in a can, not the aerosol spray version. His advice was to apply three light coats, thinned 10% with lacquer thinner. Allow 15 minutes between
coats and let it cure for a couple of days before handling. Also, don't forget to mask off all
rubber seals (input shaft and output flanges). I hope this helps.

4/27/1612:07 AM

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peterfenlonMember

quote:
Originally posted by David_Nunn:
Peter, just to clarify; Paul used the Eastwood Detail Gray that comes in a can, not the aerosol spray version. His advice was to apply three light coats, thinned 10% with lacquer thinner. Allow 15 minutes between
coats and let it cure for a couple of days before handling. Also, don't forget to mask off all
rubber seals (input shaft and output flanges). I hope this helps.

Yes David that does help a lot, I have ordered a quart that IS in a can so I can now instruct my pals at the paint shop just how it was done, again brilliant information thank you.

4/27/169:24 AM

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peterfenlonMember

I started yesterday lunch time and finished this afternoon, I must admit it was a lot easier than I thought to get clean, so its off to the Paint shop on Tuesday, for Eastwood treatment.

If it looks half as good as those in the preceding pics I will be a contented bloke

5/1/1611:52 AM

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mangustaMember

Now all you guys need is grease-less u-joints and zero-loss crank and input shaft seals for your engine and ZF.....

Kinda like a wedding dress....they look great until you use them......?

Ciao!

5/18/1611:06 AM

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peterfenlonMember

Well here it is after painting, and I fitted it and the engine back into the Car, I thought I had shown this before now but not to worry.
I should have had the box done with a sheen coat afterwards perhaps, but I got the drive shaft colour almost right I hope.

5/18/1612:09 PM

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rockyMember

Peter -

Thant looks great. Terrific progress.

Rocky

5/18/1612:50 PM

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peterfenlonMember

Hello Rocky

aren't compliments Grand!!!!

5/18/162:58 PM

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garth66"When speed is the only thing that counts"

Beautiful!!! How did you refinish the Dzus fastener plates? Did you cad plate them?

5/19/1611:47 AM

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peterfenlonMember

I did have them plated in a yellow colour but Cadmium is not allowed over here these days, and I also cribbed a little tip from another Pantera owner see pics, it will stop the water getting into the engine bay.