Rusty radiator - repaint or replace?

[SRJDIY]

Hi all,

I have a radiator in my bathroom that's seen better days - the paint is peeling in places and I can see rust underneath. I've attached a picture so you can see.

I know that at the very least it needs a new coat of paint. But I'm not sure if it's too rusty to get away with that. I'd rather paint it and avoid the expense of getting someone to fit a new one if I can, but not if that leads to it springing a leak in the future due to the rust.

What would you recommend - paint it or replace it? And if painting is the best option, what paint is best? I've heard good things about Hammerite, but I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks!

 

[johnny2007]

It's a small single panel radiator.
Cheaper and easier to replace like for like.
Wickes sell stelrad and they don't rust as soon as the others.

 

[Madrab]

Hi all,

I have a radiator in my bathroom that's seen better days

You're not kidding ... sorry but that's too far gone, even if it doesn't pinhole you will never get anywhere near a decent finish given the stage it's at now.

Time for a new one.