Radiator

Discussion in 'Maintenance' started by Mr OCD, Feb 13, 2017.

  1. Mr OCD

    Mr OCD Well-Known Member

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    Giving the bike some TLC yesterday and noticed the radiator is looking a little scruffy on the bottom edge and a little paint flaking...

    In 2-3 weeks the forks are coming out for a service, so I'm thinking of popping the radiator out to clean it up and paint it and refreshing the coolant.

    What do people use?

    Given the high cost of these radiators I'm surprised the paint flakes off so easily!
     
    #1 Mr OCD, Feb 13, 2017
  2. ccr32

    ccr32 Active Member

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    Any ideas what paint to use Scott? My rad also needs a bit of TLC so am thinking of doing this too.
     
    #2 ccr32, Mar 7, 2017
  3. sps170373

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    Any high tempreture paint should be fine! Like exhaust paint
     
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  4. Mr OCD

    Mr OCD Well-Known Member

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    I just used smootherite gloss black :)

    Obviously don't paint the core ;)
     
    #4 Mr OCD, Mar 7, 2017
  5. ccr32

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    Not so obvious to a mechanical numpty like me so I'm glad you said..!
     
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  6. Dutch Phil

    Dutch Phil New Member

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    See why you are 'Mr OCD':D

    I barely notice if a wheel is missing:(
     
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