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Offline 66RavenGTCoupe

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66 Radiator gloss level
« on: July 19, 2014, 09:58:24 PM »
Ok so I have been told that my NJ 66 (Built Dec 65) original radiator should be gloss black. Is this correct?
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BODY  COLOR   TRIM    DATE   DSO   AXLE  TRANS
    65B     A      66           02M     22          1     6
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Offline jwc66k

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Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2014, 12:39:34 PM »
Yes and no, the paint is a special gloss black that transfers heat more efficiently. I think Eastwood carries some.
Jim
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Offline Bob Gaines

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Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2014, 02:42:42 PM »
Quote from: jwc66k on July 20, 2014, 12:39:34 PM
Yes and no, the paint is a special gloss black that transfers heat more efficiently. I think Eastwood carries some.
Jim
To elaborate on Jims post. It starts out gloss and then after a few heat cycles softens down to more of a semi gloss . So yes it starts out glossy but no it doesn't stay glossy (my take ) ;) .
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Offline J_Speegle

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Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2014, 07:49:07 PM »
Quote from: Bob Gaines on July 20, 2014, 02:42:42 PM
To elaborate on Jims post. It starts out gloss and then after a few heat cycles softens down to more of a semi gloss . So yes it starts out glossy but no it doesn't stay glossy (my take ) ;) .

+1   Have used Eastwood radiator paint successfully in the past as has been mentioned in a couple of threads here
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Offline 66RavenGTCoupe

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Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2014, 03:48:45 AM »
Eastwood has only just become available here in Australia. I will get my hands on some from Permanent Painted Coatings based in Sydney for any other Aussies out there. Thanks once more Jeff.
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66 Metuchen, NJ  GT Coupe
Raven, Deluxe Black Int
6T07A1612##
BODY  COLOR   TRIM    DATE   DSO   AXLE  TRANS
    65B     A      66           02M     22          1     6
Buck Tag:
C/O  362  (Customer Order, Rotation Number)
5    M7 (Weld Bay 5, Bucked Dec 7)
PIO (Performance Image Option - GT)

Offline outlawincorporated

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Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2014, 03:18:49 PM »
DANIEL.

I have plenty of eastwoods products on hand here in Australia, INCLUDING there radiator black

regards.

PHILL BERESFORD.
MELBOURNE.
AUSTRALIA.
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Offline 66RavenGTCoupe

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Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2014, 09:43:58 PM »
Great! Thanks for that Phill we'll have to catch up.
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Raven, Deluxe Black Int
6T07A1612##
BODY  COLOR   TRIM    DATE   DSO   AXLE  TRANS
    65B     A      66           02M     22          1     6
Buck Tag:
C/O  362  (Customer Order, Rotation Number)
5    M7 (Weld Bay 5, Bucked Dec 7)
PIO (Performance Image Option - GT)

Offline 66RavenGTCoupe

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Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2014, 07:01:19 AM »
Again, for the Australians in Victoria:
Distinctive Paints
308 - 322 Old Geelong Rd
Hoppers Crossing
9360 9750

Very knowledgeable too.

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66 Metuchen, NJ  GT Coupe
Raven, Deluxe Black Int
6T07A1612##
BODY  COLOR   TRIM    DATE   DSO   AXLE  TRANS
    65B     A      66           02M     22          1     6
Buck Tag:
C/O  362  (Customer Order, Rotation Number)
5    M7 (Weld Bay 5, Bucked Dec 7)
PIO (Performance Image Option - GT)

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Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2014, 07:03:04 AM »
So are we saying I should buy the gloss option or the Satin option as Eastwoods have both in a radiator paint?
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Raven, Deluxe Black Int
6T07A1612##
BODY  COLOR   TRIM    DATE   DSO   AXLE  TRANS
    65B     A      66           02M     22          1     6
Buck Tag:
C/O  362  (Customer Order, Rotation Number)
5    M7 (Weld Bay 5, Bucked Dec 7)
PIO (Performance Image Option - GT)

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2014, 10:14:15 PM »
Quote from: 66RavenGTCoupe on November 09, 2014, 07:03:04 AM
So are we saying I should buy the gloss option or the Satin option as Eastwoods have both in a radiator paint?


IMHO buy the gloss and let it do what it would have originally done. That's what I've choosen
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Offline 66RavenGTCoupe

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Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2014, 10:49:25 PM »
Thanks Jeff.
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66 Metuchen, NJ  GT Coupe
Raven, Deluxe Black Int
6T07A1612##
BODY  COLOR   TRIM    DATE   DSO   AXLE  TRANS
    65B     A      66           02M     22          1     6
Buck Tag:
C/O  362  (Customer Order, Rotation Number)
5    M7 (Weld Bay 5, Bucked Dec 7)
PIO (Performance Image Option - GT)

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Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2014, 09:14:48 PM »
Quote from: 66RavenGTCoupe on November 09, 2014, 07:01:19 AM
Again, for the Australians in Victoria:
Distinctive Paints
308 - 322 Old Geelong Rd
Hoppers Crossing
9360 9750

Very knowledgeable too.

Thanks for sharing, I'm sure us Aussies will appreicate it help :D
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Offline Texas Swede

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Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2014, 11:05:43 AM »
What about the factory installed fan shroud on Shelbys and HiPos?
Gloss or semi gloss?
Texas Swede
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Offline Bob Gaines

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Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2014, 11:32:32 AM »
Quote from: Texas Swede on November 11, 2014, 11:05:43 AM
What about the factory installed fan shroud on Shelbys and HiPos?
Gloss or semi gloss?
Texas Swede
i think semi gloss and dipped which gives a slightly glossier appearance.
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Offline Texas Swede

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Re: 66 Radiator gloss level
« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2014, 02:33:26 PM »
Thanks Bob,
Texas Swede
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