I was inquiring about returning my regular temperature Rustoleum spray paint, when an associate at Home Depot informed me that I could also use this on my radiator without a problem. So, once I used my supply of high temperature paint, I began using the regular paint to spray-paint my radiators. Now, I have hooked the radiator back into the heating system and there is a horrible smell. Will this smell go away over time? Is this bad for me? If so, how do I get this off and start over with the high temperature paint?
2007-03-01 23:13:21 · 5 answers · asked by candace01854 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You will have to remove the radiator for a nice finish, sparay with paint remover then power wash it. Clean thouroughly and then apply high temp engine paint, this should give you the best results it's designed for this type of abuse.
2007-03-01 23:25:57 · answer #1 · answered by frosty62 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll go along with John Galts answer: Give it a couple of days. The radiators do not go as high as 170 degrees. They get hot but, not that hot.
2007-03-02 08:41:11 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would read the label. Keep in mind that a radiator gets to about 170 degrees.
2007-03-02 07:23:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just so you know steam is 215 degrees so your radiators can get that hot. Baseboard hot water is 180 degrees. Here is the info you need to paint your radiators. http://www.heatinghelp.com/newsletter.cfm?Id=38.
2007-03-02 17:54:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The smell probably IS the Hi-temp paint curing. Give it a couple of days. And no, it won't hurt you.
2007-03-02 08:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋