Dimplex storage heater burn mark

mathilde

A guest left their jacket over the storage heater in my front hall. 

I've tried cleaning with Pink Stuff and Barkeeper's Friend. It's not budging.

Dimplex says they shouldn't be painted and the only cover you can use is an ugly cage lol.

Any ideas?

Swipe

Can you post a pic to see what we are dealing with?

mathilde

I thought I had. Can you see it now?

QrizB

mathilde said:

I thought I had. Can you see it now?

I can see your picture, thank you.

While Dimplex say not to paint them, the original finish is paint.

I'd b tempted to try something like this - sold as "radiator paint" - but you'll probably have to paint the whole casing as getting a colour match will be difficult.

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Satin-Radiator-Spray-Paint---400ml/p/288063

Has anyone on this forum actually tried painting a storage heater and can comment?

mathilde

Thank you. I'm tempted to do that but worried about damage. Yes I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who's done this and it's held up!

Swipe

I thought they were powder coated rather than painted?