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  1. April 9th, 2007, 10:27 AM #1
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    I just ordered my new alum rad. Do you guys paint them OD? I was going to make a cover and paint it OD. What do you think?
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  2. April 9th, 2007, 10:59 AM #2
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    I left mine bare thinking more heat transfer will take place without paint clogging the small areas on the outside. But, the OEM's paint radiators black for a reason I suppose.

    I am planning to paint my Gasser radiator, and have been thinking about do the aluminum M715 one the next time I have it out. It is just to shiny like it is.
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    Much like the SR71....

    Painting it black will help it shed heat more...
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    Use thin paint.
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    They make paint specifically for painting radiators.
    Anything else and you are shooting yourself in the foot.
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    A thin coat of flat black is supposed to be best for heat transfer .
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    I bet a radiator shop in town would paint it for you for cheap if you left it with them overnight.
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