Re-Painting - Electrical Heater

mick84

Hi,

Does anyone know what is the best way to re-paint a electrical heater ? Its mounted on a wall and I was thinking of spray painting it using

http://www.woodiesdiy.com/Product/Rustoleum-Painters-Touch-Spray-Paint-Gloss-White/14972/1.1.11

Has anyone done this before?

Any help or tips much appreciated

slimjimmc

mick84 wrote: »

Hi,

Does anyone know what is the best way to re-paint a electrical heater ? Its mounted on a wall and I was thinking of spray painting it using

http://www.woodiesdiy.com/Product/Rustoleum-Painters-Touch-Spray-Paint-Gloss-White/14972/1.1.11

Has anyone done this before?

Any help or tips much appreciated

I think you'd be better off using a can of radiator enamel and a brush. Radiator paint is designed for heated surfaces and shouldn't yellow as quick

I suggest applying with a brush instead of a spray can for a number of reasons...
a) You need to mask off areas you don't want paint on. Spray mist will spread over a wider area and can get onto place you don't want it.
b) spray too close or long in one spot and you'll get unsightly paint runs.
c) paint might get in through vents in the heater, might not be good?

With a brush you have full control and will only need to throw down a newspaper to protect the floor.

In either case, follow the instructions on the paint can. This usually involves giving the heater a light rub with emery paper for key and a wipe down with white spirits or methylated spirits (the paint can should say which).

michael999999

Plus the fumes will poison everyone in the house.

Can you not remove the cover and paint it in the shed?