Touching up radiator paint?

overthetop.ca

overthetop.ca

Is "high heat" paint necessary? I bought some "underhood black" from NAPA which says it can be used for radiators and various other underhood black items. Anyone ever get fancy and try crinkle finish, etc.? Would/should any prep be done to radiator?

Thanks
Motohooligan

Motohooligan

unless aluminium is primered,it will peel again.
collyer

collyer

OR you coud yous BBQ paint .