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I never repainted a transformer, I know some folks here did.

I repainted a ballast tube once, used the enamel for a gas range as I thought it would stand to heat well which it did. With the transformer I think you do not have to worry about heat too much. I think any nitro paint, like that for cars, will do.


PS. Speaking of shining things, we have an expression in Russian, translates as "as shiny as cat's balls".