I did say a thin coat... but it would probably be very difficult to achieve a
thin,
non-clogging paint coat on a radiator. A chemical treatment to produce a black
surface
finish on a brass radiator might be in order, but the chemical solutions used
to do this
are pretty nasty - the different variations all include arsenic.
Gary
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pkort@cis.picker.com wrote:
> Gary,
>
> I agree. But will it hold true on a radiator where paint may actually
>reduce
> the surface area on the cooling fins where the paint might fill the joints of
> the fins?
>
> Paul
> OROC
> BTW, Time to do something about those cold brakes on the 2000!
Right after I finish remodeling to add a new closet and bathroom, repainting
the living
and dining rooms, refinishing the hardwood floors in the living/dining rooms,
redoing the
kitchen cabinets, etc., etc., etc. ... (heavy sigh...)
>
> <snip> a properly painted (thin coat of flat black) brake drum might
> not be significant in terms of brake performance, but it is measurable and
> positive for
> the painted item.
>
> Gary McCormick
> San Jose, CA
> '70 2000 (brakes emit NO heat - parked for 9 years)
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