Radiator paint

[coffeedart67]

Have read that a special paint is used to paint radiators, have seen it in the Eastwood catalog, but am wondering if it is really necessary of will any black paint work. From what I have read the radiator paint doesn't go on as thick and that thicker paint will tend to hold heat more or something along those lines.
Thanks

 

[toolmanmike]

I used John Deere semi gloss black because of the proper gloss which is like original. I don't know about heat dissipation because I haven't fired the engine up yet but if I have overheating problems it probably won't be caused by the paint on my radiator. I painted the tanks a bit heavier than the core which only has 2 light coats. It should be ok. toolmanmike

 

[stansblue72]

That looks good toolmanmike.

 

[bremereric]

Have read that a special paint is used to paint radiators, have seen it in the Eastwood catalog, but am wondering if it is really necessary of will any black paint work. From what I have read the radiator paint doesn't go on as thick and that thicker paint will tend to hold heat more or something along those lines.
Thanks

Eastwood makes good radaitor paint that does not harm the cooling effects