Painting Runtals

Mike T., Swampeast MO

After sanding I'd suggest wiping with a chemical deglossing agent followed by a heavy rinse with water.

Ted_9

Painting Runtals

I have aquired a runtal panel. I'd like to change the color. Does anyone know the right way and type of paint.

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Brad White_9

Ways I have done it:

1. Electrostatic. Porcelain Patch is the company in Waltham or Watertown I believe. Not cheap but appliance-grade. There is a minimum setup charge and after that it is by the piece. If you have a houseful this is the way I would go.

2. On my own (older style), I sanded with #320 wet or dry (very smooth is how they come out... down to the original primer. I finish with Dutch enamel by Fine Paints of Europe.

Howard Emerson

Hi Ted,
From the Runtal site itself:
"Radiators can be painted after sanding with fine grit paper to dull the high gloss and by wiping with solvent or a tack rag. Use only oil-based enamel paint (alkyd, acrylic, urethane, epoxy) – do not use latex or lacquer paint. Use urethane or epoxy enamel for radiators located in harsh environments. Spray the paint to achieve an even coating, and let dry completely before heating the radiator."

Here's the link to the site:
http://www.runtalnorthamerica.com/index.html

Brad White_9

Ways I have done it:

1. Electrostatic. Porcelain Patch is the company in Waltham or Watertown I believe. Not cheap but appliance-grade. There is a minimum setup charge and after that it is by the piece. If you have a houseful this is the way I would go.

2. On my own (older style), I sanded with #320 wet or dry (very smooth is how they come out)... down to the original primer. I finish with oil-based Dutch enamel by Fine Paints of Europe. Two coats, hand brushed in my case but you could also spray.

I suppose Jim Graham at Runtal could also recommend something.

Big Ed

I Would

Look into powder coating the panal. For all the time it takes to paint maybe worth it.I know the finish would be more durable. I send out Buderus panels out for custom work. Comes back great.

Ted_9

runtal

Thanks for the responses.

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Brad White_132

Edit- Photo

I found a photo taken over the summer of my kitchen vertical Runtal over on the left. Paint is, well, yes, glossy!