Radiator Paint
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Radiator Paint
So has anyone painted their shiny new aluminum radiator? How did it turn out? Pictures? What paint?
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1999 Dodge Durango SLT 4 x 4 5.9 Magnum -not running.
1999 Toyota Corolla - Daily Driver.
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Re: Radiator Paint
Painted it flat black. Eastwood makes a special paint to avoid clogging the fins
https://www.eastwood.com/ew-radiator-bl ... inish.html
https://www.eastwood.com/ew-radiator-bl ... inish.html
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Re: Radiator Paint
Yeah, was hoping someone had pictures, to help me decide if I wanted to do it or not.
1970 F250 460 C6 - Project - Currently not running.
1999 Dodge Durango SLT 4 x 4 5.9 Magnum -not running.
1999 Toyota Corolla - Daily Driver.
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1999 Toyota Corolla - Daily Driver.
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Re: Radiator Paint
We apply a couple of light coats of flat black aerosol paint then after the rad is installed we measure the radiator plus about one inch wider and taller than the core and make a black bug screen to further protect the new paint and the core from low flying light highway pebbles. It really works.
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Re: Radiator Paint
Have heard of using a black dye. Anyone have experience doing this or more specific information on the same?
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Re: Radiator Paint
Ive seen one person mention using vinyl dye. VHT black vinyl dye. I have not tried this but will when my new radiator shows up. Hopefully soon.
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Re: Radiator Paint
I used the Eastwood radiator paint. Pictures in gallery. I love the results.
1970 F250 460 C6 - Project - Currently not running.
1999 Dodge Durango SLT 4 x 4 5.9 Magnum -not running.
1999 Toyota Corolla - Daily Driver.
https://fordification.com/forum/app.php ... y/album/43
1999 Dodge Durango SLT 4 x 4 5.9 Magnum -not running.
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Re: Radiator Paint
Overheard that paint from a local guy! Must be a good one.DisneysPatB wrote:I used the Eastwood radiator paint. Pictures in gallery. I love the results.