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Title: 66 Radiator gloss level
Post by: 66RavenGTCoupe on July 19, 2014, 09:58:24 PM: Ok so I have been told that my NJ 66 (Built Dec 65) original radiator should be gloss black. Is this correct?
Title: Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
Post by: jwc66k on July 20, 2014, 12:39:34 PM: Yes and no, the paint is a special gloss black that transfers heat more efficiently. I think Eastwood carries some.
Jim
Title: Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
Post by: Bob Gaines on July 20, 2014, 02:42:42 PM: Quote from: jwc66k on July 20, 2014, 12:39:34 PM
Yes and no, the paint is a special gloss black that transfers heat more efficiently. I think Eastwood carries some.
Jim
To elaborate on Jims post. It starts out gloss and then after a few heat cycles softens down to more of a semi gloss . So yes it starts out glossy but no it doesn't stay glossy (my take ) ;) .
Title: Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
Post by: J_Speegle on July 20, 2014, 07:49:07 PM: Quote from: Bob Gaines on July 20, 2014, 02:42:42 PM
To elaborate on Jims post. It starts out gloss and then after a few heat cycles softens down to more of a semi gloss . So yes it starts out glossy but no it doesn't stay glossy (my take ) ;) .

+1 Have used Eastwood radiator paint successfully in the past as has been mentioned in a couple of threads here
Title: Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
Post by: 66RavenGTCoupe on July 21, 2014, 03:48:45 AM: Eastwood has only just become available here in Australia. I will get my hands on some from Permanent Painted Coatings based in Sydney for any other Aussies out there. Thanks once more Jeff.
Title: Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
Post by: outlawincorporated on July 21, 2014, 03:18:49 PM: DANIEL.

I have plenty of eastwoods products on hand here in Australia, INCLUDING there radiator black

regards.

PHILL BERESFORD.
MELBOURNE.
AUSTRALIA.
Title: Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
Post by: 66RavenGTCoupe on July 23, 2014, 09:43:58 PM: Great! Thanks for that Phill we'll have to catch up.
Title: Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
Post by: 66RavenGTCoupe on November 09, 2014, 07:01:19 AM: Again, for the Australians in Victoria:
Distinctive Paints
308 - 322 Old Geelong Rd
Hoppers Crossing
9360 9750

Very knowledgeable too.
Title: Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
Post by: 66RavenGTCoupe on November 09, 2014, 07:03:04 AM: So are we saying I should buy the gloss option or the Satin option as Eastwoods have both in a radiator paint?
Title: Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
Post by: J_Speegle on November 09, 2014, 10:14:15 PM: Quote from: 66RavenGTCoupe on November 09, 2014, 07:03:04 AM
So are we saying I should buy the gloss option or the Satin option as Eastwoods have both in a radiator paint?

IMHO buy the gloss and let it do what it would have originally done. That's what I've choosen
Title: Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
Post by: 66RavenGTCoupe on November 09, 2014, 10:49:25 PM: Thanks Jeff.
Title: Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
Post by: Herman on November 10, 2014, 09:14:48 PM: Quote from: 66RavenGTCoupe on November 09, 2014, 07:01:19 AM
Again, for the Australians in Victoria:
Distinctive Paints
308 - 322 Old Geelong Rd
Hoppers Crossing
9360 9750

Very knowledgeable too.

Thanks for sharing, I'm sure us Aussies will appreicate it help :D
Title: Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
Post by: Texas Swede on November 11, 2014, 11:05:43 AM: What about the factory installed fan shroud on Shelbys and HiPos?
Gloss or semi gloss?
Texas Swede
Title: Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
Post by: Bob Gaines on November 11, 2014, 11:32:32 AM: Quote from: Texas Swede on November 11, 2014, 11:05:43 AM
What about the factory installed fan shroud on Shelbys and HiPos?
Gloss or semi gloss?
Texas Swede
i think semi gloss and dipped which gives a slightly glossier appearance.
Title: Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
Post by: Texas Swede on November 11, 2014, 02:33:26 PM: Thanks Bob,
Texas Swede