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norcalpb 09-03-2018 02:03 PM
Painting oil cooler
 
Hi y’all,

I bought a 2nd hand Setrab oil cooler that is has begun having its paint chip.

Is this oil cooler something I can repaint? Thinking high temp gloss black.

Breadman 09-03-2018 02:36 PM
why would you paint a cooler?

Ultramaroon 09-03-2018 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Breadman (Post 3129077)
why would you paint a cooler?
If it's a Setrab, it's already painted.

OP, I would just leave it. I think the stuff Setrab and others use is more thermally conductive than the typical hardware store paint. Might even be some sort of powdercoat.

If it's just a couple spots here & there, sure.

JD001 09-03-2018 03:38 PM
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Is it on show like this car?

norcalpb 09-03-2018 03:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3129094)
If it's a Setrab, it's already painted.

OP, I would just leave it. I think the stuff Setrab and others use is more thermally conductive than the typical hardware store paint. Might even be some sort of powdercoat.

If it's just a couple spots here & there, sure.
Yeah I was 80% leaning towards just leaving it, it’s mainly chipping on the sides anyways. It’ll probably take a beating when installed so I don’t wanna get too OCD about it.

norcalpb 09-03-2018 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by JD001 (Post 3129106)
Is it on show like this car?
Haven’t decided on mounting yet, but prob not like that.

Ultramaroon 09-03-2018 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by norcalpb (Post 3129109)
Yeah I was 80% leaning towards just leaving it, it’s mainly chipping on the sides anyways. It’ll probably take a beating when installed so I don’t wanna get too OCD about it.
Oh, I'd paint the sides all day.

norcalpb 09-03-2018 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3129149)
Oh, I'd paint the sides all day.
I know some people do a “graphic” on coolers with a stencil. Is this pretty acceptable?

Ultramaroon 09-03-2018 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by norcalpb (Post 3129162)
I know some people do a “graphic” on coolers with a stencil. Is this pretty acceptable?
Yes, because it only ends up coating the edges of the fins. I'd try to go light with each pass to prevent it from running down the fins but I'm anal retentive about stupid theoretical details.

norcalpb 09-03-2018 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3129167)
Yes, because it only ends up coating the edges of the fins. I'd try to go light with each pass to prevent it from running down the fins but I'm anal retentive about stupid theoretical details.
Great advice. I might do the Perrin logo like in F&F.

humfrz 09-03-2018 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by norcalpb (Post 3129109)
Yeah I was 80% leaning towards just leaving it, it’s mainly chipping on the sides anyways. It’ll probably take a beating when installed so I don’t wanna get too OCD about it.
:slap: - you needed that.


:D


humfrz

humfrz 09-03-2018 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3129167)
Yes, because it only ends up coating the edges of the fins. I'd try to go light with each pass to prevent it from running down the fins but I'm anal retentive about stupid theoretical details.
Do tell - :eyebulge:


humfrz

Ultramaroon 09-03-2018 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by humfrz (Post 3129203)
Do tell - :eyebulge:


humfrz


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