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04-16-2011, 12:11 PM | #1 |
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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. |
04-17-2011, 12:06 PM | #2 |
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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
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04-17-2011, 12:13 PM | #3 |
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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.
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04-17-2011, 03:14 PM | #4 |
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Re: Cleaning and Refurbishing Radiator
Mine has a leak in the finned part of radiator not the tank. Is this repairable?
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04-17-2011, 04:34 PM | #5 |
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Re: Cleaning and Refurbishing Radiator
yes will be blemished but will not leak.
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