Does the radiator need to be painted with high temp paint or can regular paint be used?

High temp paint does help. Without it, it becomes tacky when hot and material will leave imprints in it if you lean on it in that condition. Just remember not to lay it on to thick which inhibits the cooling effect.

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ACES #5032
TC #1074

Try the Eastwood's radiator paint. I used it on my radiator and it turned out great.

Dwaine
66SS

Thanks for the info

A good urethane paint like PPG concept works fine.

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Micky Hale Restorations
69 L-89 Chevelle
68 Biscayne 427/425
34 Plymouth Drag Car
ACES #134
www.mickyhale.com (http://www.mickyhale.com)

What is the best way to prep the radiator before painting?

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67 Malibu Convertible
Bonner Springs, KS
A.C.E.S # 4806
N.C.O.A # 5322
67 Malibu Convertible (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/ragtop67malibu283.jpg)

We're not talking aluminum rad are we? I've heard and read that painting an aluminum will retain heat and not allow to cool as well.

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'70 SS 396
4spd, 4.10's and a smile
TC# 1341
Beaux

Life is a game. You just have to know the cheat codes to win.

This is what Mattson Radiator told me when I asked the same question. You will have to spray several coats at different angles to get good coverage on the fins & tubes.