Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo Auction Link (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Antique Tractor Paint and Bodywork

How to strip/paint radiator

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Daniel Dunmore

03-15-2006 06:37:47




Report to Moderator

Had my radiator checked for leaks. The shop repaired it, flushed it and...painted it glossy black. How should I strip this and paint it? Can I use a lye solution? Does painting it like the rest of the engine inhibit its cooling capability? Any special considerations for radiators in general?




[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
rustyj14

03-15-2006 11:51:57




Report to Moderator
 Re: How to strip/paint radiator in reply to Daniel Dunmore, 03-15-2006 06:37:47  
I was told years ago, when i worked in an auto body collision shop, that radiator shops painted the rads with a special concoction of black paint, to enhance the cooling process! I would leave it alone. after all, aren't most rads painted black, originally? I do think, if you paint it with enamel, you will have cooling problems! And, any enamel applied to it will be too heavy a paint coating for cooling to be effective!

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
CNKS

03-15-2006 09:47:14




Report to Moderator
 Re: How to strip/paint radiator in reply to Daniel Dunmore, 03-15-2006 06:37:47  
Sodium hydroxide/oven cleaner (lye) might work, you will have better luck with chemical paint stripper. But, unless the black paint conflicts with the color of the tractor, I would leave it alone. I paint mine IH red after the usual cleaning and sanding. However, I do not usually paint the core, only the tanks. If they did paint the core black, my preference would be to leave it alone, as you aren't going to get all the paint off the fins anyway.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
EX-pro

03-15-2006 07:47:20




Report to Moderator
 Re: How to strip/paint radiator in reply to Daniel Dunmore, 03-15-2006 06:37:47  
Black is the best color for dissipating heat. I prefer flat black SEM trim paint. If you do repaint, don't get it on too thick



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy