If your radiator looks almost beyond saving, if the stains on it are themselves heavily stained and if it would look much more at home in a skip than in your home, you need Zinsser 123 Bulls Eye. Preparation: Ensure surface is clean, dry, and free from contamination. Bare metal surfaces should be primed with a suitable metal primer. Previously painted surfaces (or the original factory finish) should be abraded and degreased prior to paint application. Clean Up: Remove as much product as possible from application equipment before washing with water. Do not empty into drains or water courses. Some local authorities have special facilities for the disposal of waste paint.

Ensure you keep the nozzle about 6 to 8 inches away from the radiator’s surface to avoid spraying too heavily and causing drips. First of all, turn the radiator off and let it cool down. Then, prepare the area where you will be working so you don’t get paint where you don’t want it. You can put newspaper on the walls with masking tape to protect them, and on the floor to catch debris. Make sure the area is well-ventilated. Wear a suitable mask so that you don’t inhale airborne particles of paint and metal. Clean the radiator with a soapy cloth to remove any dirt on the surface.Painting your radiators is a great way to protect it and give it a facelift. With the right tools, this is a pretty easy job you can do in an afternoon. Application: Turn radiator off and allow to cool to room temperature during application and drying. Stir thoroughly before use. The product may be applied by brush or roller. If rollering, use a short to medium nap mohair roller. Two coats are recommended. Temperature at time of application and during drying should be between 10° - 25°C. Since an angle grinder works automatically, it can save you time while working on the surface of your radiator.

Before painting a rusty radiator, the rust must be removed by either sanding it down or following the natural remedies above. Once all the rust has been removed, or at least the flaky bits, you can add a specific radiator primer to protect it. If you have applied an under coat or primer coat make sure that this is completely dry before you add your top coat finish. With the primer or undercoat dry, wipe your radiator over. Fortunately, as long as the rust is just on the surface and hasn’t penetrated the steel below, you can remove the rust easily with non-chemical remedies. Here’s how: Put down dust sheets underneath the radiator to prevent any paint dripping onto the floor, and mask off any nearby areas that you don’t want the paint to get on. See our masking up project for tips. Old or protective clothing is handy, just in case you slip, drip or accidentally brush against the radiator while you are painting.Finally, to rinse off the cleaner successfully, use a hose with a jet setting or a power washer, then leave to dry overnight. Once sanded down, the radiator needs a good clean. Get hold of some dryer vent brushes for this next part. These brushes have been designed with a flexible coil for easy access to hard-to-reach vents, and they are also great for getting in between the fins of a radiator and clearing dust and dirt out of the inside. The components/ingredients of the radiator paint might separate if it is stored for a long time. Due to this, you have to use a stirrer to mix all the ingredients of the radiator paint. It also makes it easier for you to achieve an even colour.

Once you choose the disc that you are going to use, connect it to the angle grinder. If you are using a corded angle grinder, connect it to a power source. On the other hand, if you have a cordless angle grinder, insert a fully charged battery into the main unit.Clean your radiator first to remove any dust and grease that have built up over the years, then dry it and rub down lightly with fine sandpaper or wet and dry paper – this is to give a slightly roughened surface for the paint to adhere to. Our radiator spray paint needs three coats for the best finish. Leave 30 minutes between each coat.