Clear Coating heat exchanger

S/CCobra03

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I just ordered the LFP heat exchanger and was wondering if you could clear coat the thing so it will shine forever instead of turning dull after a few months? Better yet, those of you that have one, does the HE start to loose its luster? I personally like the look of the shinny HE!
 

FireRed04Vert

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If you clear coat it, you run the risk of losing efficiency. The paint will "insulate" the unit and won't allow the heat to transfer like it should. No way I would do this. You will see radiators painted black to help promote transfer, and that's with a special paint.
 

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