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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
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
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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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