582 coolant filler neck finish question

[beeryboats]

The coolant filler neck on my 582 was a greenish bird poop colored mess. I cleaned it up at work and was wondering if I should paint it, let it patina, or clear coat the darn thing. I don't know if Krylon clear will take the heat. It sure is prettier than it was before.
Jay

[Av8r_Sed]

Wow! That's what they look like? I've been pretty happy with my greenish one. Function over form. Since you've done all that work I'd vote for the clear coat.

[Dusty]

Would be a shame to paint it,just give it an occasional clean with an oily rag.
It wil patina but look good for years,mine is 3 years and looking good.
Cut a couple of rings of old radiator hose and slide on to the ends were it clamps to the bracket,no fretting or electrolysis :)

[beeryboats]

I even splurged the $4 for a new cap!