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Painting Radiator

Started by _Wos253_ , Oct 19 2013 06:23 AM

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#1 _Wos253_

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Posted 19 October 2013 - 06:23 AM

Hi guys, as the title says I'm painting my radiator, I have read a few different threads, and still haven't got the same answer twice. Will a normal black gloss enamel be suffice, is there a certain radiator paint, or do you use a VHT or equivalent style paint, which personally I think wouldn't help with heat transfer. But in saying that, would the general black gloss enamel fade and peel over a short period of time? Thanks guys

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#2 jd lj

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Posted 19 October 2013 - 06:54 AM

I'd ask the local radiator repair shop what their thoughts are. I used normal gloss black from a spray can just as a bit of a tidy up for now and it's still good a couple of years later.

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#3 warrenm

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Posted 19 October 2013 - 07:13 AM

There's no need for a VHT "heat" type paint, just quick dry enamel is good enough. Most new radiators come painted with a low gloss or satin black.

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#4 BIG KEV

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Posted 19 October 2013 - 08:12 AM

Standard gloss or satin black enamel is fine .....or you could powder coat it .....I spoke with the guys at PWR Radiators and they said they could powder coat it ....

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#5 _1uzbt1_

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Posted 19 October 2013 - 12:22 PM

We use plain old protec gloss black enamel in our radiator shop.

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#6 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 19 October 2013 - 12:43 PM

Over here at least, you can buy specific radiator paint...it is somewhat thinner to not inpede airflow through the core...

http://www.eastwood....lack-paint.html

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#7 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 19 October 2013 - 12:54 PM

As above equiptment enamel.

In my brain matt ot satin would be better for heat transfer.... But probably not.

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#8 LHSL

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Posted 19 October 2013 - 07:17 PM

I used kitten tyre black which is a water based paint.
My father used to work at a paint factory and said this is the type of paint he used to supply the radiator shops.
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#9 _Wos253_

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Posted 19 October 2013 - 07:23 PM

Thanks guys, I might buy a can of satin gloss and give it a few costs, I have seen the Eastwood one advertised in a few threads but wondered if it was really worth the hassle of ordering it when a simple rattle can could do the job. Thanks again guys this site really is the best when it comes to advice

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#10 Kirk

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Posted 19 October 2013 - 10:33 PM

The guy at Concept Paints said they sell 2 pack satin black to radiator shops

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#11 hanra

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Posted 19 October 2013 - 10:49 PM

I 2pac'd mine. Gave it a light coat on the core. But gave the tanks a good hit.

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#12 _Wos253_

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Posted 20 October 2013 - 07:31 AM

Wouldn't 2pac be to thick? Obviously not if your having no issues with it, but I would've thought it causes heat transfer issues, interesting, it defiantly looks great in 2pac though