radiator housing paint

[siii8873]

what would the recommended paint be for doing the radiator tanks, support. Most spray cans are for up to 200 degF a little low. Of course there is the high temp stuff but did not see any high temp primers at store?

[siiirhd88]

I've just used regular, not high heat spray paint on the rad, t stat housing and other bits. For black paint I generally use the Krylon brand of semi-flat as it is easy to find and dries quickly.

Bob

'02 Disco II SD
'80 SIII 109
'75 SIII 88 V8
'68 SIIA 109 V8

[jac04]

I have painted the radiators (and radiator supports) on most of my restoration projects with regular spray paint (Tru-Test enamel paint from True Value, ) with no issues at all. IIRC, I used Eastwood Rust Encapsulator on my Lightweight because I had some left over. I have tried the Eastwood Radiator Paint and I did not like it at all. It did not cover well and flaked off very easily.

[yorker]

Regular enamel will be fine.

[shawn88]

I just picked up some Krylon radiator paint. I plan on painting mine on Saturday, hope it turns out okay.