farmer52 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I removed the upper and lower grille sections from the MH. I am going to repaint the CAC and support flat black. I plan to use a Scotch-Brite pad to remove the old flaking paint. I bought a rattle can of Rust-oleum BBQ Black High Heat for grills and stoves (1200 deg F).Any suggestions or recommendations?Thanks! 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36406-charge-air-cooler-paint/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I have used a fine brass bristle wire brush to clean items such as that.Used VHT flat black header paint with decent results but the BBQ paint may be the way to go. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36406-charge-air-cooler-paint/#findComment-253389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Ken,Do you mind if I ask why you want to paint with flat black? Is it because it came that way from the factory? mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36406-charge-air-cooler-paint/#findComment-253394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Mike,Yes, flat black because "I believe" it came from the factory that way. What are you suggesting?Ken Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36406-charge-air-cooler-paint/#findComment-253404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 The BBQ paint should be good I've painted charge air coolers and rads with it before and it's worked ok. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36406-charge-air-cooler-paint/#findComment-253500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post farmer52 Posted July 29, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2014 I Scotch-Brited and painted the CAC last week. Where the black paint flaked off the CAC showed light corrosion (from road salt). I did the best I could to get the "white powder" off before repainting. I am happy with the end result. The BBQ Rustyoleum paint matched perfectly. Some pics after Scotch-Brite, before painting, and after. Going to reinstall the grille this week before Watt's show. I will post final pic when completed. 3 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36406-charge-air-cooler-paint/#findComment-254338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Looks like a professional job to me. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36406-charge-air-cooler-paint/#findComment-254341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Mike,Yes, flat black because "I believe" it came from the factory that way. What are you suggesting?KenKen sorry I'm late. I was going to suggest a black powder coating. I have found it is very durable and will last longer than we will be around. I'm actually using this method on my truck and glad I can. This durable method is important to me because I have seen this wear on flat paint on many vehicles and are needing paint about each five years. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36406-charge-air-cooler-paint/#findComment-254342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Mike,Powder coat would definitely be best but I did not want to remove the CAC. Perhaps next time when I do a frame-up restoration. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36406-charge-air-cooler-paint/#findComment-254344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 i have some mh grill pieces not in the best condition BUT FREE to any one who can use them look the pic over and see what you think 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36406-charge-air-cooler-paint/#findComment-254357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Finished product...used the old grille sections and bolts. 2 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36406-charge-air-cooler-paint/#findComment-254435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 lookin good Ken Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36406-charge-air-cooler-paint/#findComment-254453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Where's Vlad at he's looking for MH parts. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36406-charge-air-cooler-paint/#findComment-254457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHfred Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 i have some mh grill pieces not in the best condition BUT FREE to any one who can use them look the pic over and see what you thinkCharley, if that top left (In front of driver) is not cracked, please save it for me.Fred Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36406-charge-air-cooler-paint/#findComment-254460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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