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Painting steam radiators

Rick Hays
Rick Hays Member Posts: 1
in THE MAIN WALL
We have a 100+-year-old steam radiator system. The previous owners painted most of the radiators with latex indoor paint which is gradually peeling, flaking and chipping.
Does anyone have tips on stripping the latex paint?
If we get them stripped, what kind of paint should be used?
Thanks!

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  • Dave_4
    Dave_4 Member Posts: 1,405
    stripping old rads

    ...is tough, but the latex may come off with a stong soap, hot water & a wire brush....dry them off & spray with a clear poly-ureth sealant...then paint them with an enamel top coat....i believe mr broome posted some of his refinished masterpieces using a blue cobalt oil based concoction..msybe he can repost that photo
  • Mike T., Swampeast MO
    Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928
    Pressure washer

    with zero degree nozzle. Quickest, most effective way I've found short of sandblasting.
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