Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: pagodarune on June 22, 2015, 13:13:31

Title: Transmission case color
Post by: pagodarune on June 22, 2015, 13:13:31

While my engine is being rebuilt, I plan to tidy up my transmission (4 speed manual) as well. The transmission case needs to be repainted. Does anyone know the correct color code?

Title: Re: Transmission case color
Post by: Raymond on June 22, 2015, 21:31:30

I don't have a code, but mine was the same black as the engine block and rear end.

Title: Re: Transmission case color
Post by: pagodarune on June 23, 2015, 04:31:51

I do not believe my transmission has been repainted. The color is grey (with a hint of green). I have seen the same color on several pictures, but I have not been able to find the color code.

Title: Re: Transmission case color
Post by: Benz Dr. on July 03, 2015, 23:04:25

It looks like army green. The inside of older Benz rims tended to be painted this colour. I imagine there was a lot of cheap green paint around after the war. ;D

Title: Re: Transmission case color
Post by: RobSirg on June 05, 2017, 20:37:12

Guys,

Hope you can help.

I'm hoping to find out the original colour of the case / housing to a 4 speed manual transmission.

Mine also looks to be a pale mist green color.

Can anyone provide any further information on likely paint code / number? (Photo?)

Thanks

Title: Re: Transmission case color
Post by: wwheeler on June 06, 2017, 14:14:23

As has been tossed around on this site, PPG DPLF 40 epoxy primer is about the same green grey color and has a satin gloss to it which is also correct. It supposedly can be left not top coated although I would check with your auto paint store to be sure. I have used it many times when painting cars and is a top quality primer. Ain't cheap though. As opposed to spraying with a gun, you might try using a Preval sprayer https://store.preval.com/collections/preval-sprayer/products/preval-sprayer?gclid=CPjr9JqzqdQCFQUoaQod0tAD5g You might need to thin a bit more to get a good spray pattern.

Title: Re: Transmission case color
Post by: RobSirg on June 06, 2017, 22:20:28

Thanks Wallace,

This is most helpful

Regards