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Painting Radiators

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Anthony Hill_2
Anthony Hill_2 Member Posts: 1
in THE MAIN WALL
i need to replace one, and i have one that has been the the garage and needs some painting. these are steam radiators. i know they sell high heat spray paint, but i was hoping to do it purple or yellow since it is going in my daughters room.

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  • Adam_11
    Adam_11 Member Posts: 23
    Painting Radiators

    What would be the best type of paint and primer for painting old cast iron radiators?.Are there any brands that any of you would endorse? .
  • Dan Goodridge
    Dan Goodridge Member Posts: 62


    The best method is to have the radiator bead blasted. Oil based primer and oil base finish. Spray application is the best method. Hi temperature ( ie stove paint or automotive engine paint is not necessary )

    Dan Goodridge
  • Kevin_in_Denver_2
    Kevin_in_Denver_2 Member Posts: 588


    Silver seems to be the most popular color, but thermally the worst choice.

    Flat black radiates the most heat

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  • Dave Stroman
    Dave Stroman Member Posts: 765


    Hi Kevin in Denver, this is Dave in Denver. Just wondering who you are.

    Dave in Denver

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  • Bob Eh?_2
    Bob Eh?_2 Member Posts: 42


    I believe the definitive answer on radiator paints given by Dan himself lives here:

    http://www.heatinghelp.com/newsletter.cfm?Id=38
  • Phil_8
    Phil_8 Member Posts: 42
    Painting CI Rads

    There is a local shop that will paint CI rads but there most expensive finish is where they remove all of the paint, and wire brush all of the surfaces. Then they apply a laquer clear coat. The CI Rads end up with a very rich looking chest-nut brown appearance. I would like to know how much, if andhy, that clear coat finish reduces the heat emitting performance over say a flat black paint?
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