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Does older silver radiator paint contain lead?

Does anyone know whether older silver radiator paint contains lead? Please respond asap.

Thank you.

Janet L. Groat
home repairs - Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
2005
publicly reply to Janet L. Groat

Paints of this type are mostly aluminum based- all other pigments are more expensive and heat sensitive. Lead may be only used for base coat. Hope it helps and good luck!

Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia
2005
publicly reply to Goran Budija

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