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norcalpb · 09-03-2018, 01:03 PM

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, 01:36 PM

why would you paint a cooler?

Ultramaroon · 09-03-2018, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Breadman

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, 02:38 PM

Is it on show like this car?

norcalpb · 09-03-2018, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

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, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

Is it on show like this car?

Haven’t decided on mounting yet, but prob not like that.

Ultramaroon · 09-03-2018, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by norcalpb

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, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

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, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by norcalpb

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, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

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, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by norcalpb

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.

- you needed that.

humfrz

humfrz · 09-03-2018, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

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 -

humfrz

Ultramaroon · 09-03-2018, 07:31 PM

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Do tell -

humfrz

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