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Title: correct black paint for 1968 radiator
Post by: bdmustang on March 17, 2024, 03:04:18 PM
Hello, is the black paint on the radiator (1968) the same as what would be used in the engine compartment?  From what I've seen, it looks like ii should have more gloss to it.  Am i wrong?  Thanks for any info... BD
Title: Re: correct black paint for 1968 radiator
Post by: Royce Peterson on March 17, 2024, 03:23:53 PM
It's a radiator paint applied with no primer. Radiator shops have it - it is a glossy black that is designed to promote heat transfer.
Title: Re: correct black paint for 1968 radiator
Post by: Bob Gaines on March 17, 2024, 03:24:44 PM
Quote from: bdmustang on March 17, 2024, 03:04:18 PM
Hello, is the black paint on the radiator (1968) the same as what would be used in the engine compartment?  From what I've seen, it looks like ii should have more gloss to it.  Am i wrong?  Thanks for any info... BD
The radiators were glossy when they were first painted at the Modine factory but after a few heat cycles they toned down to what most refer to a semi gloss.  So I suppose it depends on what window in time you are looking at when discussing sheen. It can vary.