Painting the Radiator

I am in the process of rebuilding my R and I am re-painting and powdercoating various parts as I put it back together!

My stock radiator could use some new color since the paint is chipped and looks a little wore out! My questions is...has anyone ever painted there radiator? I don't wont to go overkill and paint everything in site...but I thought touching up the radiator would make my R look a little better! Would you use regular paint or would it have to be a special paint?

Thanks for any info!

[Fred]

I think babaque paint or engine block paint would stick

[JDiablo]

try sandblasting it for a pretty good look,but idk i would clear coat anything after i sandblasted it,or get it cermaic coated,but im not go sure on the idea of the clear coating because that will keep the heat in

[wilkin250r]

I don't really recomend painting your radiator. Most high-temp paints are ceramic, which is a very poor conductor of heat, and it will act as an insulator, holding heat in.

[beerock]

SAND BLAST IT!!!!!!!

[elchankoblanko]

I just used regular spray paint for some touch up stuff. I think if u just spray down light coats it wont hurt anything.

[JTRtrx250r]

if you insist on painting it, as stated above...BBQ paint

I got sick of the chitty old chipped paint so I just removed it w/ stripper and left it bare and polished up the side plates, I like it:blah: :D

[440exnacsracer]

Originally posted by beerock
SAND BLAST IT!!!!!!!

not trying to criticize or anything, but have you ever sandblasted one?? do the cooling fins hold up? i would like to know though, cause im in the same boat, rebuilding my r, and radiator looks like crap lol

[Pappy]

i wouldnt use sand, but a bead blast at pressure no greater then 50 psi wont hurt anything.

after that if you decide to coat it, use either a product made for radiators www.eastwoodcompany.com or leave it natural. spray paint will act as an insulator.


300exrida, yours isnt ceramic coated, its molycoated and will not hold in heat.

[brokeitin3]

powdercoating holds up well, and has not caused an overheating issue yet.

[beerock]

right bead blast, i posted that real fast and split lol