Can you use gloss paint on a radiator?

[oceanauk]

My Dad wants to use gloss on my radiator and I want to make sure you can use that paint - I know that there are special paints out there specifically for radiators - is this to do with being heat resistant and if this is the case is it dangerous to use anything else? Many thanks!

[WendyS]

Yes, I have used ordinary gloss paint on a radiator, which I painted in the summer and it was OK. However, it did seem to go yellow more quickly and I have since used the special radiator paint which seems to give a more resilient finish. However. if you use this, be sure to paint in a well ventilated room because the fumes can be quite overpowering.

[oceanauk]

Oh that's excellent WendyS thank you!!

[Booldawg]

you can get aerosol spray paint for radiators but I found it expensive and difficult to apply (it took 4 coats) also time consuming having to mask off the walls etc. I'd stick to simple white emulsion

[bookermel]

If you use an eggshell paint it wont yellow so quickly although the finish will be more satin then gloss. I prefer this finish.

[oceanauk]

So can you use normal emulsion too then?? Thank you for all your responses!