How should I paint my radiator core support? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

In The Ten Ring · 07-11-2015, 06:24 PM

My core support is epoxy primed. I think I am supposed to rough that up a bit with sandpaper before painting.

A friend suggested implement paint from Tractor Supply but I'd have to buy a spray gun. I know Harbor Freight has a cheap and decent one but can I get by with spray paint?

If I can, what spray paint is best? Will plain gloss black work or need I get some sort of engine enamel?

**Jurassic-1** · 07-11-2015, 06:50 PM

If you want to be more original use an engine enamel that is semi flat or you can use gloss. Implement paint does not hold up as good as a quality engine enamel.

hugger6933 · 07-11-2015, 07:25 PM

If you wanted a more semi gloss type color go to the nearest John Deere store and buy some Blitz Black. It can be had in spray cans and looks pretty darn cool. Jim

sherm6413 · 07-11-2015, 09:25 PM

What I've been using on my parts lately is the rustoleum (professional) high performance enamel. Gloss black in tall can. Not the same stuff as the cheaper , smaller cans. All stores around me carry it including my local wal-mart but it is about $7 a can. It's held up as good as my frame I sprayed with gun and lays just as nicely. I can't tell the difference but I did sandblast and primed before painting as well.

**MySons68C20** · 07-11-2015, 10:54 PM

What epoxy primer and color did you use?

In The Ten Ring · 07-11-2015, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MySons68C20

What epoxy primer and color did you use?

I had it primed at a media blasting shop so I don't know. It's black epoxy primer though.

**MySons68C20** · 07-11-2015, 10:56 PM

I'm using the SPI

**MySons68C20** · 07-11-2015, 11:00 PM

Sorry pulled the trigger too quick....I'm using the SPI epoxy primer for the prime and finish coats. It is uv protected and is easy to shoot.

**MySons68C20** · 07-11-2015, 11:08 PM

The Southern Polyurethanes epoxy primer ends up as a satin/semi gloss finish not flat but not too shiny if you know what I mean. In my experience it takes weeks before it is fully cured to final hardness based upon my experience.

sherm6413 · 07-11-2015, 11:36 PM

I used rustoleum etching primer then the professional enamel. The reason I went with it for my truck parts is because how well it's held up on a utility trailer I built from an old boat trailer. I'm very pleased so far...

07-11-2015, 06:24 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	How should I paint my radiator core support? My core support is epoxy primed. I think I am supposed to rough that up a bit with sandpaper before painting. A friend suggested implement paint from Tractor Supply but I'd have to buy a spray gun. I know Harbor Freight has a cheap and decent one but can I get by with spray paint? If I can, what spray paint is best? Will plain gloss black work or need I get some sort of engine enamel?

07-11-2015, 06:50 PM	#2
Jurassic-1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New River Arizona Posts: 1,180	Re: How should I paint my radiator core support? If you want to be more original use an engine enamel that is semi flat or you can use gloss. Implement paint does not hold up as good as a quality engine enamel.

07-11-2015, 07:25 PM	#3
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: How should I paint my radiator core support? If you wanted a more semi gloss type color go to the nearest John Deere store and buy some Blitz Black. It can be had in spray cans and looks pretty darn cool. Jim

07-11-2015, 09:25 PM	#4
sherm6413 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hannibal mo Posts: 281	Re: How should I paint my radiator core support? What I've been using on my parts lately is the rustoleum (professional) high performance enamel. Gloss black in tall can. Not the same stuff as the cheaper , smaller cans. All stores around me carry it including my local wal-mart but it is about $7 a can. It's held up as good as my frame I sprayed with gun and lays just as nicely. I can't tell the difference but I did sandblast and primed before painting as well.

07-11-2015, 10:54 PM	#5
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 929	Re: How should I paint my radiator core support? What epoxy primer and color did you use?

07-11-2015, 10:56 PM	#7
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 929	Re: How should I paint my radiator core support? I'm using the SPI

07-11-2015, 11:00 PM	#8
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 929	Re: How should I paint my radiator core support? Sorry pulled the trigger too quick....I'm using the SPI epoxy primer for the prime and finish coats. It is uv protected and is easy to shoot.

07-11-2015, 11:08 PM	#9
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 929	Re: How should I paint my radiator core support? The Southern Polyurethanes epoxy primer ends up as a satin/semi gloss finish not flat but not too shiny if you know what I mean. In my experience it takes weeks before it is fully cured to final hardness based upon my experience.

07-11-2015, 11:36 PM	#10
sherm6413 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hannibal mo Posts: 281	Re: How should I paint my radiator core support? I used rustoleum etching primer then the professional enamel. The reason I went with it for my truck parts is because how well it's held up on a utility trailer I built from an old boat trailer. I'm very pleased so far...



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