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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.

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Victor

Guayama, PR

1973 TR6
 
Satin/semi-gloss looks right to me.
 
I haven't used the por paints but from what I understand they are pretty thick. It might end up effecting your cooling ability.
 
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You want the thinest layer of paint possible on the radiator. POR15 is NOT the stuff to use.
 
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.
 
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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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
 
Didn't Dale say he couldn't get POR 15 in PR?
 
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