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FrankWest

01-01-2015 11:41 AM

radiator sides and top paint?

Ford a 1933 model B was this flat black or semigloss black?? Will rustoleum work in this application? Heat?

Lawson Cox

01-01-2015 12:14 PM

Re: radiator sides and top paint?

I use BBQ grill paint. Takes heat and sheen is just right.

FrankWest

01-01-2015 12:37 PM

Re: radiator sides and top paint?

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Originally Posted by Lawson Cox (Post 1007989)

I use BBQ grill paint. Takes heat and sheen is just right.

great! while i am waiting for my timing wheel and green engine paint I will paint the radiator. Do you do anything with the fins?

Graeme / New Zealand

01-01-2015 12:46 PM

Re: radiator sides and top paint?

It won't hurt to give the fins a bit of a squirt but don't overdo it as you want to cool that engine.

GB

V8COOPMAN

01-01-2015 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Graeme / New Zealand (Post 1008008)

It won't hurt to give the fins a bit of a squirt but don't overdo it as you want to cool that engine.

GB

........meaning that the more paint (thickness) you apply to the cooling fins, the more it will hinder heat transfer (cooling) to the air. DD

FrankWest

01-02-2015 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawson Cox (Post 1007989)

I use BBQ grill paint. Takes heat and sheen is just right.

Did you use the Valspar black which is a satin like finish...
Rustoeum high temp is a flat black that is almost gray.

FlatheadTed

01-02-2015 05:46 PM

Re: radiator sides and top paint?

There is a Radiator black that has adhesion properties in it ,about 50% gloss .Not sure were you would get it on your side of the pond

FrankWest

01-02-2015 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FlatheadTed (Post 1008699)

There is a Radiator black that has adhesion properties in it ,about 50% gloss .Not sure were you would get it on your side of the pond

what is it called? perhaps I could buy it from a dealer in UK

FlatheadTed

01-02-2015 06:19 PM

Re: radiator sides and top paint?

Its called Radiator black .Ted

FrankWest

01-02-2015 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FlatheadTed (Post 1008720)

Its called Radiator black .Ted

is this it?
Eastwood Radiator Black Paint Satin Finish Aerosol 12oz

Charlie Stephens

01-02-2015 07:13 PM

Re: radiator sides and top paint?

Another option would be to take your radiator to a radiator repair shop and have them paint the fins. If they want to charge very much you have gone to the wrong shop.

Charlie Stephens

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