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Radiator Painting Questions
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john38coupe |
05-11-2011 @ 11:26 AM
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Just had a 43 year old radiator pressure tested (did well @ 8 lbs) and the entire radiator still has old black paint on it. Obviously the tank is brass on top covered with the old black paint. Any suggestions on how I sand the surfaces I can get to to apply new paint (steel wool or sandpaper) and do I need to prime the brass first? Any recommendations on good flat black paint and primer if needed? - thanks
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supereal |
05-11-2011 @ 11:29 AM
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Radiator paint type is important. Go to www.eastwood.com to find "radiator black". Old paint should be removed, at least as much as possible. A shop that can "hot tank" the unit makes the job easier. Then, just follow the directions on the paint can.
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42ford |
05-11-2011 @ 12:44 PM
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AS super says radiator paint is a must. It should be quite thin. In the days, they thinned the paint with gasoline
This message was edited by 42ford on 5-11-11 @ 1:13 PM
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