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| Post# 108214 2/6/2006 at 15:38 (6,654 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York ) | ||
Ok Guys - I'm very excited to have been offered a really great 1940's model Westinghouse Refrigerator. Granted I have no home to put it in yet, it will remain in storage until such a time. My question is for all of you guys who have had appliances painted to give them a face lift. This Fridge is white or used to be and I'd probably like to paint it Pink. Yeah I know... but its just perfect for it! - Its in great shape and has been in the basement of an old farmhouse my aunt has been living in - I had no idea it was there and its such a beast that no one has wanted to move it - but I refuse to let it go to waste as they are selling the house. Aside from a good paint job its in perfect condition! So this is my latest project to consider - any info you guys have would be great! I'd like to know about how to get the right color, who to ask, and how much does it actually cost? Thanks! Matthew Pics to come... | ||
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Post# 108259 , Reply# 1 2/6/2006 at 20:58 (6,654 days old) by sudsmaster  (SF Bay Area, California) |
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Hey, I have a 40's GE fridge that only needs a paint job too. (And a new door gasket, of course). I have considered several different possibilities: 1) Spray painting with handheld cans of appliance paint purchased at appliance parts store. 2) Spray painting with good quality enamel using compressed air sprayer. 3) Spray painting with automotive catalyzed urethane (requires spray booth and respirator). 4) Powder coating (not sure that is practical, as I understand it must be baked on, which could damage the refrigeration components). Of all of these, I woudl prefer #3, but access to the proper spray paint booth can be an issue. I already have the spraying equipment and respirator. The interior of the fridge is in great shape, and it's nice to see something that's all metal and glass with no plastic (except for the flat inner door panel, which appears to be some sort of plastic). The previous owner was a neighbor who gave this fridge to me when he sold his home and retired up north. He had it working in his garage and said it works just fine. I'll also try to post a photo, but I don't want to steal your thunder... so you first! | ||
| Post# 108268 , Reply# 2 2/6/2006 at 21:40 (6,654 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
Refinishing vintage appliances
Hi Matthew, Congratulations on your Westinghouse fridge. My parents had one of those old Westinghouse fridges in the basement years ago. Dad had it painted yellow. Loved the rounded corners. If you really want it to look right,the refinishing job must be done by a professional painter,with experiance in refinishing metals. I have a friend that works as the painter at an auto body shop,so that is who does my stuff. He uses single stage automotive grade paint,which is great for appliances. Automotive grade paint is made to take the punishment of the outdoor elements. So it really is the way to go. I cannot tell you what the costs would be. My friend only charges me for paint and materials. The cost of p&m for these 58 Maytags was $75.00 Some body shops do paint appliances,so call around to get a general idea of the costs. It should not be more than $150.00,if the fridge is not dented anywhere. You will need to take something to the body shop that is the color and shade of what you want your fridge to be. Even if you just take a photo of a pink appliance,it will help the painter to match the color. The pink porcelain tops of these Maytags were ok,so my friend used that color to choose the shade for the rest of the cabinets. He used a Mary Kay Cadillac pink,and "doctored" it up,to match the porcelain tops,then painted the cabinets. They turned out perfect. 
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| Post# 108269 , Reply# 3 2/6/2006 at 21:49 (6,654 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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| Post# 108308 , Reply# 5 2/7/2006 at 07:46 (6,653 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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Post# 108363 , Reply# 6 2/7/2006 at 15:14 (6,653 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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I've painted a few fridges over the years.Last couple were done with a $59.00 spraygun,a good compressor,and Rustoleum enamel.Repainted a 66 Frigidaire white,and repainted an almond Whirlpool.They came out looking good,no runs or anything.Having a place to do it is important,as well as surface prep. kennyGF | ||
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