09-05-2021, 09:00 PM | #21 | |
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Re: Radiator Paint
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They didn't overheat when new so there isn't a good reason for them to overheat now if you're already cleaning & repairing all the original parts. https://www.ctci.org/1955-56-57-thun...d-overheating/ My '55 does seem to get a bit too warm in slow traffic and at stoplights but hasn't overheated. I've also got a '57 project that will have a large throat thermostat and the better water pump spacer on it when the rebuilt engine is installed. I'll probably get a large vane/hi output water pump too. . Last edited by dmsfrr; 09-07-2021 at 12:15 AM. |
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09-06-2021, 07:53 PM | #22 |
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Re: Radiator Paint
Did you have to prep your aluminum radiator in any way before you painted it?
I was just looking at some replacement aluminum radiators and it appeared several of them had the upper hose pipe slanting down at a pretty good angle instead of being straight? Did yours have that? If so, was there any issue with attaching the upper shroud? Did the bottom have something to attach the support bracket for the lower shroud? |
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09-24-2021, 12:35 AM | #24 |
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Re: Radiator Paint
I know this tread is old and the original poster has probably found a paint solution, but I finally came across the can of radiator paint I was looking for. some how it ended up in an outside storage shed, instead of the shop. Anyway, I said that if I found it I would post it. The paint is by Krylon. the paint is called Hight Heat & Radiator. The # of the paint on the sticker with the bar code on the can is 1614 High Heat Black . I hope this will help someone in the future. sorry it took so long to find it. I need to remember to put things in there proper place I guess.
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09-24-2021, 01:38 PM | #25 |
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Re: Radiator Paint
My guess is that it refers to a household radiator not an automotive one. As such clogging the fins with paint isn't an issue as it is with an automotive radiator.
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