Board logo

Painting stainless radiator surround
Mr Whippy - 17/3/11 at 10:45 PM

Hi

I have a stainless radiator surround for the Falcon and normally it would be polished chrome like but it's not, rather it looks as awesomely shiny as a Delorean Have spent quite a while with the old polishing kit, which tbh I just can’t be arsed with any more so instead for now I’m just going to spray it red like the rest of the car till it bothers me and I some day get it done right. Saying that I see lots of old cars with painted ones so...

Anyway what I was wondering is what kind of primer do I need for stainless?? Would red oxide work hmm not sure.

Anyone know??

Thanks


austin man - 17/3/11 at 11:28 PM

I would think an etch primer would be the only one to consider


Mr Whippy - 18/3/11 at 10:11 AM

thanks I'll get some and give it a go


loggyboy - 18/3/11 at 11:28 AM

Maybe just laquer or clear powdercoat? Shoud give a glossy easy clean finish but retain the metal look?


Mr Whippy - 18/3/11 at 11:50 AM

quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
Maybe just laquer or clear powdercoat? Shoud give a glossy easy clean finish but retain the metal look?


a good suggestion but it's all swirly like an old pot, for a while I was happy with it but now tbh I think it just makes it look like I haven't bothered to finish it, which is right he he It has a nice shinny grill thing a bit like a morgan and they don't paint their surrounds, I see what I looks like might change my mind

cheers