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hsdropout

04-16-2011 12:11 PM

Cleaning and Refurbishing Radiator

Any tips or tricks on refurbishing a radiator?
I am going to pressure test and clean out radiator but also want to clean and paint outside. Should I use high temperature paint? And what is best used to clean and prep for painting? Thanks.

whid	04-17-2011 12:06 PM

Re: Cleaning and Refurbishing Radiator

I think what you want to paint them with is a paint specifically for radiators...something that will let the heat dissapate.....I think eastwood sells it...........whid

B17CRX

04-17-2011 12:13 PM

Re: Cleaning and Refurbishing Radiator

I took mine to a local radiator shop and had them do it. They boiled it out, pressure tested it, and painted it for 65.00. I enjoy doing things myself as well but for the money it was a no-brainer.

-Joel

hammerdog57

04-17-2011 03:14 PM

Re: Cleaning and Refurbishing Radiator

Mine has a leak in the finned part of radiator not the tank. Is this repairable?

OrrieG

04-17-2011 04:34 PM

Re: Cleaning and Refurbishing Radiator

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammerdog57 (Post 4630185)

Mine has a leak in the finned part of radiator not the tank. Is this repairable?

yes will be blemished but will not leak.

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