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What paint for radiators

BarraOG · 2025-02-09 17:24:14

I have typical radiators like the one in the picture. There is a bit of rust on the ones in the bathroom that I want to fix. I'll just tape around the rust spots and see if I get away with that first. Are they painted with matt or satin? https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/VUV4AR6B5B74/screenshot-2025-02-09-at-17-18-44.png

09-02-2025 05:24PM

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BarraOG

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I have typical radiators like the one in the picture. There is a bit of rust on the ones in the bathroom that I want to fix. I'll just tape around the rust spots and see if I get away with that first. Are they painted with matt or satin?
https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/VUV4AR6B5B74/screenshot-2025-02-09-at-17-18-44.png

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#2 09-02-2025 05:27PM

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Satin.
I have used both the Hammerite and the Rustoelium ones - both fine but the prep-work pays. Plus do not leave any gaps on the floor unprotected, the spray clings to everything.

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#3 13-02-2025 09:00PM

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Rustoleum Combi colour, used on my rads, fulll gloss finish was perfect.

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#4 19-02-2025 12:08AM

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Radiator paint.

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#5 19-02-2025 12:24AM

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Give a sanding to the rusty spots and then spend time masking off everything. Spend like 15 mins masking off and only a couple of mins painting.…assuming you are spraying the rad.

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