thoughts on rad

[katy]

If you're going to paint a radiator be sure to use the proper paint.

 

[Keith True]

Yes,on a copper-brass radiator you really should use radiator paint.On an aluminum radiator the paint used on the copper-brass has the opposite effect.While the aluminum radiator works best left bare,we ain't gonna leave it bright silver in an A.The radiator guy told me to use a light coat of whatever color you want.The biggest thing he told me was to get it clean.The oils and flux residues used in manufacturing aluminum parts is not really cleaned off well from the factory.Nothing readily available to the everyday guy sticks well to aluminum anyway.

 

[katy]

Thanks for the info about aluminum radiators.

 

[old ugly]

Thanks for the info about aluminum radiators.

is there anyone down your way that can recore a rad? i have asked a couple up here with no success.

 

[katy]

Not any more, that's too much like work.

 

[J Franklin]

If you're going to paint a radiator be sure to use the proper paint.

I have used semi-gloss lacquer with good results. It is a thin coating.

 

[ronn]

so Bergs closes because of supply chain and Brassworks is still open?


suspect............

 

[Fullraceflathead]

Sounds like they should have done more research or they just chose to no longer stay in business.