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[Pine_99]

The radiator in my kitchen is just breaking my heart. No matter how regularly I paint it, the paint keeps cracking and flaking off. The process is taking about 6 - 8 months. After this period it's requiring an entire new paint job.
What am I doing wrong?

I've attached some pictures to illustrate the problem. Basically I will gently rub down the damaged paint work with a wire scrub to create a smooth surface and then paint over. Last time I applied 2 coats. But then about 6 months later I'm back to square one.

Does anyone have any ideas/ tips?
Cheers

[diydoctor6]

Hi Pine_99,
We have some great tips about painting metal here which will help you:

https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/painting_metal.htm

Make sure you use a radiator paint. Here's a few to choose from:

https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/DIY-superst ... ?limit=100

[Pine_99]

That's brilliant. Just what I was looking for.

Thanks diydoctor6.

=)