JD radiator engine painting

420Ron · Apr 4, 2019

The rustoleum paint is rated for 200 degrees, Would it work on a JD 420 w ? I don't think it would get that hot. Any information on this issue would be appreciated.

yakob · Apr 4, 2019

(quoted from post at 05:08:10 04/04/19) The rustoleum paint is rated for 200 degrees, Would it work on a JD 420 w ? I don't think it would get that hot. Any information on this issue would be appreciated.

On the engine block and radiator specifically?

Can you provide more context for the project? Scope/time spent/etc...

JIM MN · Apr 5, 2019

If radiator core and fins are metal, no paint.. The radiator will get rid of its heat better bare metal.. Paint would act as an insulator.. my thoughts.

yakob · Apr 5, 2019

Yep. There is actually "radiator paint" that is sspecifically for this application.

Rustoleum is some thick and sticky stuff. It would be a no-no.

showcrop · Apr 6, 2019

I assume that it is Rustoleum aerosol. If so, go ahead because it will not be thick enough to cause a problem, unless you are going to be working it at over 90% of it's maximum horsepower load for sustained intervals. For instance you will be fine for brush hogging and pulling a two bottom plow but if you are going to pull a ten foot disc you should keep an eye on the temp. The more important thing here is that you are PROTECTING your radiator. You don't want those fins coming separated from the tubes by weathering.

Stephen Newell · Apr 6, 2019

What ever you put on it make it as thin as possible. Paint will insulate the coils making it less effective.

David G · Apr 13, 2019

I would not put anything on radiator fins except radiator paint, can get from Eastwood.

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