radiator painting

cargo

I bought some water based radiator paint and have given the radiator a first coat this morning.
Just before leaving for work I took a look at it and there were a few spots where I had sanded back to bare metal.
These areas are know drying with rust spots on them.
I know I should have primed them but in money saving style thought I would miss that out has it would mean another tin of paint for one small rad.
Anyway I have some leyland oil based undercoat for wood and metal does anyone know if I could spot prime these areas with this?
I also have leyland satinwood for wood and metal (oil based) would this have been ok for the radiator?

cargo

Cheers for that andrew.
I will use the satinwood.

Cheers

cajef

I have used Hammerite Radiator paint, it seems to resist yellowing better than others.

http://www.hammerite.com/uk/products/ps_radiator_paint.html

djbd1973

I was just about to ask about radiator painting but in true MSE style the answers are already here. Thanks people.

Hitch

If you buy a can of primer paint, try and get a white primer, or at least grey. It should be far less coats to cover than the Red oxide.

yorksguy11

Iv always used gloss and a lot of paitence

well-medicated

Have a few rads to do myself this month. I have used gloss in the past, but it looks like a diy job when it's finished.

What about spray paint. Is that as good? Can I buy a primer in a spray can?

Mr_Warren_2

I have used water based paint on rads for the past 25 years WITHOUT any problem. Wash well with "liquid sand" and rinse well with clear water. Once dry coat with your colour choice of emulsion. Two coats might be necessary (sometime 3). I hate gloss as it makes the rads look "council house" sorry for those of you living in one. Special rad paint is expensive, emulsion paint if done poperly will work wonders.

PROFESSIONAL_LANDLORD

well-medicated wrote: »

Have a few rads to do myself this month. I have used gloss in the past, but it looks like a diy job when it's finished.

What about spray paint. Is that as good? Can I buy a primer in a spray can?

IMHO the only way if you want a good LASTING finish.

1 Treat rust spots

2 Spray primer

3 Spray gloss

build up with thin coats, toxic, ventilate area, mask req;

want2bmortgage3

does anyone know if you can get a water based primer for bare metal on radiators/pipes? i have the same problem in that i sanded back to metal in a couple of places and painted straight on, the rust spots are showing through and i'm guessing will get worse if i leave it. i'd just rather stick with water based if possible as i like the ease of cleaning brushes.

ormus

use the correct paint, and get the cheap brushes from the pound shop.
who cleans brushes these days?