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ALUMINUM RADIATOR PAINT?
#262865 01/26/13 06:02 PM
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Ive got a question. Can you paint an aluminum radiator? Ive got a completely stock 68 400 HO, but I bought an aluminum 4 core to keep it a little cooler. I want to paint black so it wont stand out so much. Any thought?
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Re: ALUMINUM RADIATOR PAINT?
KevinK #262910 01/27/13 06:42 PM
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I see no reason not to. Here's a specialized paint for this purpose:

http://www.eastwood.com/paints/detail-paints/eastwood-radiator-black-paint.html
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crazecars #262936 01/28/13 03:29 AM
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I'll check it out...thanks.
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KevinK #262949 01/28/13 02:36 PM
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The ad is correct that many paints are too thick and can reduce cooling efficiency. When I worked in that business we would dilute the radiator paint.

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4speedfun #262960 01/28/13 08:48 PM
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I did mine and it is still looking good after 3 years


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Re: ALUMINUM RADIATOR PAINT?
firebird69racer #263323 02/03/13 03:06 AM
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I'm getting my bird back from paint next week and will be painting the radiator this week. Thanks guys.


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