I have a new radiator/intercooler assembly ready to go back in my Shelby Lancer. It consists of a TU aluminum radiator, MP Indy intercooler, and a Derale electric fan.
Should I paint the radiator and/or intercooler before putting them in the car? The radiator is still bare aluminum and a lot of the original paint on the intercooler is gone. I was thinking of at least covering the cores with cardboard and giving the end tanks and header panels a coat of paint first so they will stay looking nice.
Good idea/bad idea?