As a DIYer I don't do enough soldering to become proficient. Still using Yorkshire fittings to ensure enough solder is used. Most of the soldering I've done lives under floorboards so it doesn't really matter what it looks like.
did you add a bit of solder when you blew the joints if so that is basically like doing an end feed joint
There wasn't any water in the pipe, but yes, I always add a little solder as I'm more concerned about ensuring the joint is good than how it looks.
I agree the copper pipe does look nice, apart from the joint and the surplus solder. For all the other radiators I've replaced, I've used white pipe covers from Screwfix, which give a very clean finish, much better than painted pipe, but it won't be possible with these bent pipes.
They will dull but they won't go green any time soon.
Only plumbers think end feed looks better, most people couldn't give a toss, they just see a bit of copper pipe going into a radiator.
Glad you think so you sound like you would be happy with chunky compression as well.
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