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Silver radiator paint

I just bought a 100 year old Victorian. The radiators have been covered. I would like to bring them back to the glorious silver they should be. What is the best heat resistant paint to use?

terry c [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
residence - pawtucket, ri, usa
2004

While the radiators could be silver plated by a plating shop, most home owners probably just use oil-based aluminum paint. Conveniently, aluminum paint is also excellent at blocking rust stains from seeping through.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
(Ted can offer longterm or instant help)
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2004

I am trying to refinish my 1914 radiators, I have both painted n unpainted ones that are just tarnished. What should I do especially with the tarnished ones?

Robynn H [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
home owner - Horicon, Wisconsin
2004

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