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Title: Radiator paint
Post by: Farjo on 26 May 2013, 11:39:10 pm
Most of the existing paint has chipped off. Can I use Hammerite Metal Pain or does it have to be high temperature stuff?
Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: darrsi on 26 May 2013, 11:46:53 pm
BBQ spray is a tried and tested safer option, no point in finding out the hard way!  :)
Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: Kentish on 26 May 2013, 11:47:59 pm
 Barbecue spray will look terrible. Use a Satin heat proof spray job done.
Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: stevierst on 27 May 2013, 12:08:40 am
Quote from: darrsi on 26 May 2013, 11:46:53 pm
BBQ spray is a tried and tested safer option, no point in finding out the hard way!  :)
I've used bbq paint before, and its looked ok. I've also used normal temp rated gloss spray on a streetfighter rad, and that did ok too.
Better quality paint, better the chance of a high quality finish though. ::)

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Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: darrsi on 27 May 2013, 12:09:07 am
Satin BBQ spray!
Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: Farjo on 27 May 2013, 01:29:51 am
So something like this: http://www.powertoolsdirect.com/hammerite-bbq-paint-aerosol-black-matt-400ml?utm_source=google&kwd=&utm_medium=merchant_pla&gclid=CODri-CCtbcCFXMRtAoduHAAAQ (http://www.powertoolsdirect.com/hammerite-bbq-paint-aerosol-black-matt-400ml?utm_source=google&kwd=&utm_medium=merchant_pla&gclid=CODri-CCtbcCFXMRtAoduHAAAQ)

Don't think I've ever spray painted anything before. I guess it's a question of taping paper to the bits you want left unpainted, then shaking the can and spray evenly all over?
Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: Kentish on 27 May 2013, 08:25:00 am
The original finish is satin/gloss
Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: simonm on 27 May 2013, 12:25:56 pm
Quote from: Farjo on 26 May 2013, 11:39:10 pm
Most of the existing paint has chipped off. Can I use Hammerite Metal Pain or does it have to be high temperature stuff?

You paint radiators? won't the paint prevent the air from going through the fins and prevent cooling of the coolant? I thought you were talking about the engine fins or the downpipes.  I'm confused.   :\
Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: Farjo on 27 May 2013, 04:04:07 pm
I tried writing where I mean, but a picture is easier:

Radiator painting
Radiator painting
Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: Chris on 27 May 2013, 04:10:26 pm
Most spray paint will be fine. If you think about it, then there is coolant running through it so it doesn't get that hot and most paints will resist temperatures far beyond what you need anyway. I used normal gloss black spray paint for the metal coolant pipes that run down the front of the frame and they've been fine so far.
 
I have used high temp satin black bbq paint on my down pipes for my exhaust and it gave a really nice finish so I'm not sure why you think it'd look rubbish Kentish. There's no reason why you couldn't use high temp paint for the radiator, it just might cost more.
 
Chris
Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: Farjo on 27 May 2013, 04:23:08 pm
Why does it have to be spray paint rather than paint-brush paint?
Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: darrsi on 27 May 2013, 04:26:43 pm
Quote from: Farjo on 27 May 2013, 04:23:08 pm
Why does it have to be spray paint rather than paint-brush paint?


Better chance of a more even and smoother finish.
Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: Chris on 27 May 2013, 04:43:30 pm
doesn't have to be spray, but as darrsi said, it'll give a much more even finish if you spray it.
 
Chris
Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: Dave48 on 27 May 2013, 07:21:04 pm
Have used Hammerite smoothrite black to renovate my top yoke(key scratches) also rear brake torque arm & will use for radiator sides & metal pipes when I strip cooling system to replace hoses & clips. The exhaust headers would require HT paint but as said the rad doesn't get that hot. If youre new to spraying practice on a piece of scrap panel first. Light even coats are the way to go :lol
Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: simonm on 27 May 2013, 10:23:11 pm
Quote from: Farjo on 27 May 2013, 04:04:07 pm
I tried writing where I mean, but a picture is easier:

Radiator painting
Radiator painting


ahhh. Nuff said.  I'd agree with Chris.  The exhaust will get hot but the radiator shouldn't get very much so.  The whole purpose of the radiator is to make the hot coolant cold so it should be cool(ish) unless you're potentially riding across the Mojave/Sahara desert...in which case I don't think you'd be worrying about the paint on your rad  ;)


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Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: Chris on 28 May 2013, 06:05:31 am
so to answer your original post Farjo, Yes, hammerite will be fine  :)
 
Chris
Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: Farjo on 28 May 2013, 07:33:44 am
:lol

Thanks for all the advice. As the radiator is a bit manky so I've decided to use a pain brush. It may look bad but me spraying it would look worse!
Title: Re: Radiator paint
Post by: simonm on 28 May 2013, 07:51:41 am
Quote from: Farjo on 28 May 2013, 07:33:44 am
:lol

Thanks for all the advice. As the radiator is a bit manky so I've decided to use a pain brush. It may look bad but me spraying it would look worse!

Perfect excuse to learn to spray  ;).  I agree what painting a radiator with a brush is fine and will apply more paint for a longer finish too but my spray work needs 100% improvement and it's not going to get better by using a paint brush  :b