Salvaging a rusty radiator

[dkelly84]

Hi all,

I have this towel radiator in the bathroom. It's been like this for several years, and doesn't appear to be getting significantly worse. Still, I'd like to sort it out.

Do you think it's salvageable? I've never painted a radiator before, let alone a powder coated over

I'm trying to decide what the lesser of two evils is, trying to save this or drilling new holes in the tiles for a new one

Thanks

 

[Jurassicspark]

Bathroom radiators always rust its the condensation when showering or bathing that affect it.

By looking at the condition of that rad I think it would be a good idea to replace it.

 

[ree]

OP,
Its hard to tell - problem is, that if its almost rusted out then it might burst when you are on holiday.
Maybe best to change the rad?

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Take the radiator off the wall, give a good clean, wire brush away any loose paint, then where it is rusty, paint it with rust converter. Then just paint the entire radiator, with what ever paint you like. I've used both oil paint, and the quick drying acrylic paint, with satisfactory results..

 

[Wayners]

Unless you remove all the rust and paint, it won't last a month before it's starts corroding.
I replaced mine last year with a cheap one.
Stainless steel are the best but too expensive.
Mine was a big one and only cost £70.

 

[cdbe]

I once spent 2 days heat gunning, sanding and painting a radiator, saved myself about £25 compared to buying a new one - what a complete knobhead. And then the paint went yellow!

 

[HERTS P&D]

Just replace it!

You can use the same holes.

Andy

 

[Exedon]

As above just replace not worth time and hassle to do anything else.
Stainless steel is the way to go if you want it to last.
We done a fair number of large pubs and decent sized restaurants fit stainless rads in toilets as a matter of course.