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 05/17/2006 07:39:12 PM · #1
Anyone give me any tips?
What sort of paint should I use?
Etc.
Etc.

Message edited by author 2006-05-17 19:39:23.
 05/17/2006 07:41:24 PM · #2
No tips, but Props for the Strangest Thread Topic in awhile-- :)
 05/17/2006 07:43:09 PM · #3
No tips, but I want to see photos afterwards :-)
 05/17/2006 07:44:58 PM · #4
Yeah do flames!
 05/17/2006 07:48:19 PM · #5
It will have to be some sort of appliance enamel. I tried to do an old refrigerator years ago. It was a pain, but it came out pretty good.
 05/17/2006 07:48:48 PM · #6
google found this

Paint Me

I hope yours isnt that boring when its done.
05/17/2006 07:50:51 PM · #7
We sell Matag Units at the Home Depot that ar Metal Flake blue.
If you do it your self treat it like a car sand prime paint topcoat. Check your local body shop for a quote
 05/17/2006 07:52:04 PM · #8
I know that Rustoleum makes a line of appliance spray paint...we painted a microwave once. Another suggestion that might be more expensive, but possibly worth it, is to take the washer to a body shop to be painted.
05/17/2006 07:52:38 PM · #9
People paint lot of things...
05/17/2006 07:55:20 PM · #10
Thats a "Baywatch" Rebel!
 05/17/2006 07:56:03 PM · #11
Originally posted by UNCLEBRO:
Anyone give me any tips?
What sort of paint should I use?
Etc.
Etc.


inside or outside ?

...
 05/17/2006 07:57:22 PM · #12
Originally posted by ralphnev:
Originally posted by UNCLEBRO:
Anyone give me any tips?
What sort of paint should I use?
Etc.
Etc.


inside or outside ?

...


I hope you mean indoors or outdoors..

Who would want to paint the inside of a washine machine?
 05/17/2006 08:00:43 PM · #13
Originally posted by buzzrock:
...Who would want to paint the inside of a washine machine?...

Apparently UNCLEBRO does. Weird, huh? ;)
 05/17/2006 08:07:33 PM · #14
Originally posted by Megatherian:
Originally posted by buzzrock:
...Who would want to paint the inside of a washine machine?...

Apparently UNCLEBRO does. Weird, huh? ;)


well it could be very cool --
think a dark blue with squrts of yellow durring the spin cycle...
05/17/2006 08:09:57 PM · #15
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
No tips, but I want to see photos afterwards :-)


None of the rooms in my house are "normal".
Actually, the kitchen is, but that is next on the list.

this is how our bedroom used to look, we both picked a color (she picked the orange I think) and we did it half and half.


But this is what it looks like now:


and this is our living room:


our dining room:


one of the bathrooms:


And finally my office with the washing machine in question:

05/17/2006 08:10:29 PM · #16
Originally posted by UNCLEBRO:
Anyone give me any tips?
What sort of paint should I use?
Etc.
Etc.


I saw one years ago that someone had put magnetic black circles on so it looked like a giant dice. I̢۪ve always wanted to do that but never did.

I say go for it nothing wrong with being strange!!
 05/17/2006 08:27:34 PM · #17
Originally posted by UNCLEBRO:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
No tips, but I want to see photos afterwards :-)


None of the rooms in my house are "normal".
Actually, the kitchen is, but that is next on the list.

this is how our bedroom used to look, we both picked a color (she picked the orange I think) and we did it half and half.


But this is what it looks like now:


and this is our living room:


our dining room:


one of the bathrooms:


And finally my office with the washing machine in question:


Great stuff gives your home character, this is my 10 year old sons bedroom " The Jungle"


05/17/2006 08:33:13 PM · #18
Great stuff gives your home character, this is my 10 year old sons bedroom " The Jungle"



I really like the stars on the ceiling, that's a nice touch.
I want to paint clouds on our back porch ceiling, but I never seem to get another time.
 05/17/2006 08:52:18 PM · #19
Have a fun weekend!

Message edited by author 2006-05-17 22:47:16.
 05/17/2006 09:12:07 PM · #20
I work in product development for an appliance manufacturer. I'll tell you what I know about the finishes we use on our laundry products and I'll ask one of the paint guys tomorrow.

Most of the cabinets, that is the front and sides, are painted with a baked on e-coat paint. While durable, it can be abraded, so sandpaper would rough up the finish enough to let a good paint adhere well. I'd suggest using an appliance paint, but it might not be available in a color you want.

The tops on the other hand may be painted using a similar process, but on some units, they are coated with porcelain, which is much harder and durable than paint. I'm not sure that it will be so easy to sand, but again, I'll try to ask the guys who work with this stuff tomorrow what they would suggest.

If you tell me what brand and the model number, I may be able to help you further, particularly if we made it.

In any event, I would also suggest taking the panels apart as much as possible to get good coverage in the seams.
05/17/2006 10:07:59 PM · #21
Spazmo has it right. Scuff the paint real good with scotchbrite or high grit sand paper. You don't need to get down to bare metal, just be sure to get all the gloss off the paint. Be sure to wipe it down real good afterward with mineral spirits, paint thinner, or alcohol. Keep wiping until you don't see any dust on the rag. Try not to touch it with your bare hands as the oil from your hands can cause the paint not to stick. Be sure to mask everything real well. Don't buy cheap masking tape and a exacto knife works really well for masking tight places. Then spray away. A real thin coat of primer would help but is probably not needed.

And remember, with painting prep is everything. Cheap paint can look good with a well prepped surface. The best paint will look like crap with a poorly prepped surface.
 05/17/2006 11:01:16 PM · #22
Originally posted by jonr:
People paint lot of things...


Man... I've been wanting to do this so badly. I just don't think I have the guts to take my cam apart and try it! Not so sure I'd choose yellow as my color though...

Anyone have experience doing this?
 05/17/2006 11:06:20 PM · #23
Originally posted by pinion3d:

Man... I've been wanting to do this so badly. I just don't think I have the guts to take my cam apart and try it! Not so sure I'd choose yellow as my color though...

Anyone have experience doing this?


I painted a film nikon yellow once. It was pretty cool. Didn't last long though...

R.
 05/17/2006 11:13:44 PM · #24
How about decorating it with magnets? They make some great magnets for cars these days. My car has hearts and stars all over it.
05/19/2006 10:54:24 AM · #25
OK, I asked the paint guys here what to do and after some discussion about the why of it, (Let's face it, plain white is pretty boring.) they confirmed what I told you earlier, make sure to scuff any surface you want to paint (especially pay attention to any porcelain surfaces,) use a good enamel paint, a primer coat wouldn't hurt, do several light coats as opposed to fewer heavy coats.
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