TR6 TR6 Radiator color

[Deleted member 8064]

What's the correct black for the radiator on a 73? Should it be Gloss or semi gloss... I plan on using POR15 paint products.

Thanks,

Victor

Guayama, PR

1973 TR6

 

[roofman]

Satin/semi-gloss looks right to me.

 

[jackag91]

I haven't used the por paints but from what I understand they are pretty thick. It might end up effecting your cooling ability.

 

[TR6oldtimer]

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You want the thinest layer of paint possible on the radiator. POR15 is NOT the stuff to use.

 

[DougF]

Eastwood sells a good radiator paint.

 

[Guest]

When I was running a stock-style radiator, and after a rebuild from a radiator shop, I painted the frame but left the cooling fins unpainted. Looked good and worked well.

 

[2wrench]

Curious, Bill. What radiator did you replace stock-style
with?

 

[Guest]

Curious, Bill. What radiator did you replace stock-style
with?

An aluminum unit from Ron Davis.

 

[toysrrus]

Hi There vcolper;

I had a `72 and had the Orig. Rad. boiled out etc by a Radiator Shop: They painted it a "Thin" coat of Satin Blk:

"DON`T USE THE POR":

"DON`T PAINT THE FINS"! Just the frame work:

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[Deleted member 8064]

Not using POR15 makes sense...it is too thick and probably will affect cooling, specifically on the cooling fins. I cant buy paint from Eastwood...I'm overseas...Puerto Rico. I thought of POR 15 cause I distribute it down here. I'll see what I can come up with.
Thanks for the advice.

Vic
73 TR6
Guayama, PR

 

[DNK]

Didn't Dale say he couldn't get POR 15 in PR?