Topic: 66 Radiator gloss level

[66RavenGTCoupe]

Ok so I have been told that my NJ 66 (Built Dec 65) original radiator should be gloss black. Is this correct?

[jwc66k]

Yes and no, the paint is a special gloss black that transfers heat more efficiently. I think Eastwood carries some.
Jim

[Bob Gaines]

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 ) .

[J_Speegle]

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

[66RavenGTCoupe]

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.

[outlawincorporated]

DANIEL.

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

regards.

PHILL BERESFORD.
MELBOURNE.
AUSTRALIA.

[66RavenGTCoupe]

Great! Thanks for that Phill we'll have to catch up.

[66RavenGTCoupe]

Again, for the Australians in Victoria:
Distinctive Paints
308 - 322 Old Geelong Rd
Hoppers Crossing
9360 9750

Very knowledgeable too.

[66RavenGTCoupe]

So are we saying I should buy the gloss option or the Satin option as Eastwoods have both in a radiator paint?

[J_Speegle]

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

[66RavenGTCoupe]

Thanks Jeff.

[Herman]

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

[Texas Swede]

What about the factory installed fan shroud on Shelbys and HiPos?
Gloss or semi gloss?
Texas Swede

[Bob Gaines]

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.

[Texas Swede]

Thanks Bob,
Texas Swede