painting the inside of a microwave oven

27col wrote: »

I would think that appliance paint is intended for use on the outside of an appliance.

Meh, as long as its an acrylic enamel then its the same stuff they paint at the factory. That's why I advised they check the compound of the paint.

Why?

Although I wouldn't do it myself as

1) I would be concerned that I wouldn't still get the right paint despite research and
2) My painting resembles that of throwing an entire tin of paint at the surface and hoping some sticks

There is no reason why you couldn't respray the inside surface of a microwave.

People seem to be under the misconception that a microwave will produce heat, it will only heat things which have moisture in them. If the paint is fully cured and is not water based (and not base oil either) then the microwave wont heat it.

I'd assume the OP has a paint spray atomiser given he refurbishes old cars.

Still wouldn't do it though, but it is possible

The people who seem to think it will give off fumes obviously aren't aware, if there is no moisture then there is no heat, thus there is no fumes. Also the latex primer and acrylic paint is whats used in a factory so why would there be "fumes" or need for an extinguisher?

The idea may well be "stupid" and Ive said I certainly wouldn't do it but it's not impossible.

If it was a fitted unusual sized expensive microwave then I could see the attraction of redoing a paint finish if I had the knowledge and tools to do so.

The question was raised, is it possible, the answer is yes as described by a few. The OP can then make his/her mind up as to whether it is sensible or price justified.

wallbash wrote: »

I think you are under the misconception that we don't know that.......we all do , we just still think is not on.

Spend £10 and refurbish?????? an old microwave when for a very little more you could have a new model which would last years.

The idea is still stupid and NOT price justified.

How do you know that the OP can afford a new microwave?
Not everyone can afford to throw away stuff and buy new (like you) just because of a small issue.

Last years? not blooming likely.

Electrical equipment life is getting shorter and shorter as they are getting cheaper and cheaper to make (yet the price still goes up).

Repairing electrical equipment is NOT stupid, we would replace elements in conventional ovens, jets on gas ovens, heaters in tumble driers, thermocouples in combi boilers et all.
So repairing another piece of equipment is not stupid - its sensible especially when there are NO negative efects when done correctly.

Clean and dry the area, prime, paint with a few thin coats, leave to dry (48hrs at least).

This will give a coating of only a few microns thick, not a blobby lump of paint.

The first use should be done using something like a jug of water etc.

And STILL - NO ONE has given anything other than urban myth type reasons for not doing it.

My own microwave cost me about £45 from Asda 2 years ago, the turntable has worn away the paint underneath it and guess what I will be doing with it. (not getting a new one for starters.)