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VintageAgain
Apr 10th, 07, 08:13 AM
Does anyone know where i can get some Silver paint to paint my radiator? It think it would be a good look in contrast to the black engine bay. Thanks!

67 Convertible
Apr 10th, 07, 08:19 AM
Any high temp rattle can spray paint should work fine. I would check your local hardware store, Home Depot, or auto parts store. Here's a link to Krylon's site: http://www.krylon.com/main/product_template.cfm?levelid=5&sub_levelid=12&productid=1758&content=product_details It does come in an aluminum color.

VintageAgain
Apr 10th, 07, 09:06 AM
Awesome wasn't sure, thanks!

ZAPPER68
Apr 10th, 07, 09:47 AM
Silver might be the contrast you're looking for, but black is the preferred color for heat dissipitation. Your silver radiator will not cool as efficiently as a black one will.

ZAPPER

VintageAgain
Apr 10th, 07, 10:16 AM
I guess that is why I only have found Gloss black and Satin black radiator paints and no other color. As much as i would like to buy the high temp paint from any vendor like home depot, i would prefer it to be high temp radiator paint for a car's radiator not just a general high temp as suggested.

sweetblue69
Apr 11th, 07, 04:01 AM
Yeah general high temp protects the paint but reduces rad efficiency. Mines straight aluminum right now and looks funny through the grille FYI.