Painting Rad & oil cooler?

[PDL]

Stripping down bike over winter, loads of work to do. Has anyone ever painted the Rad and/or Oil cooler on the S4R? can it be done. If so how did you prep it and with what paint?

Paul

[Capo]

Yes, I used an Eastwood product from Frost Restoration

[chris yeatman]

thanks for bringin this thread up PDL,
i also have to do this to my s4r, so if any one has any idea's please let us know.

[slob]

I used the Eastwood radiator paint from Frosts to paint my oil cooler last spring, very happy with the result.

[DucHead]

+1 for Eastwood radiator paint

[bigredduke]

I used satin black engine enamel from halfords. Seems to be ok but then I don't use the bike if it's wet. Or cold. Or cloudy. You can get a pack of paint preparation wipes to use on the surface prior to painting. They are a good idea.

[Nickj]

I don't use the bike if it's wet. Or cold. Or cloudy.

Do we get any others in the UK?

[bigredduke]

Do we get any others in the UK?

Sometimes we get some sunny days when there is little chance of rain. On those days I am usually at work unfortunately. That said, my 2004 bike has clocked up over 17,000 miles so it does get used. Not much per year on average I grant you.