Could use some help selecting paint for freezer

[passedpawn]

I painted a 15.8 cu.ft. freezer that was very rusty with 1 quart of Rustoleum hammertone silver. It looks pretty good I think. You should have seen it before (ouch).

I would not bother with the spray. That was my first thought, but rolling it on was a breeze and the quart went a long way (this is one huuuge freezer). I even applied two coats.

Use a trim brush to cut in along the rubber seals, the ventilation slots, etc.

In my case, I attached a wire brush to my drill and took off all the rust down to the metal.

 

[passedpawn]

I thought I would luck out with the gasket and it would be on the bottom (and covered by the collar) but no luck! Any suggestion for a different kind of seal I could use?

Weather stripping, for doors, can be gotten in rolls and will work perfectly. Home depot.

 

[ODP]

thanks for the detailed advice guys! I've been thinking about using traditional paint as I'd like to avoid getting other items sprayed that don't need to be.

That said, the freezer is already outside, so moving it out in the open wouldn't be too hard. Just wanted to add that, just in case the reason you guys that chose traditional paint chose that so you wouldn't have to move it outside!

Passedpawn, did you use a regular roller for the freezer and a brush for the corners, or did you use a brush for the whole thing?



One side note: This freezer is just under a year old- no rust to be dealt with so I'd like to use a method that doesn't require getting down to bare metal as it's not necessary- this paint job is purely for cosmetic purposes. :fro:

I also only plan on painting the outside- the inside is in great condition and is fine the way it is.

 

[passedpawn]

thanks for the detailed advice guys! I've been thinking about using traditional paint as I'd like to avoid getting other items sprayed that don't need to be.

That said, the freezer is already outside, so moving it out in the open wouldn't be too hard. Just wanted to add that, just in case the reason you guys that chose traditional paint chose that so you wouldn't have to move it outside!

Passedpawn, did you use a regular roller for the freezer and a brush for the corners, or did you use a brush for the whole thing?



One side note: This freezer is just under a year old- no rust to be dealt with so I'd like to use a method that doesn't require getting down to bare metal as it's not necessary- this paint job is purely for cosmetic purposes. :fro:

I also only plan on painting the outside- the inside is in great condition and is fine the way it is.

I don't like spray paint.

I used a very low nap roller for most of it. Trim brush to paint along the seals and other places where the roller would have been messy.

I had my sanded and painted in less time than I have spent answering your questions here. Just buy some paint and get it done.

 

[elmetal]

What kgrade sandpaper? 400 grit?

 

[passedpawn]

Wire brush is the best way to take off rust, if that is what you are after. I have a drill attachment that does this will ease.

I would not go that fine (400) if I were to use sandpaper. 150 maybe.

 

[ODP]

I had my sanded and painted in less time than I have spent answering your questions here. Just buy some paint and get it done.

Okay Okay! I get the hint lol- I am thinking too much and just need to do it...it is only a freezer after all!

Thanks for the help!

 

[wilserbrewer]

Done yet?

How bout some pics.

 

[ODP]

LOL

It's raining cats and dogs here and I haven't made my paint purchases yet! There will be plenty of pics throughout the whole process...

The freezer is however sitting under a tarp in the bed of our truck- I hope the rain that does get to it damage it in some way? What are the chances of that?

 

[shildebr]

Just wanted to chime in with my experience.

I had an old ugly white refrigerator and spray painted it with 2 cans of 'Appliance Paint' from home depot. It honestly looks like a brand new refrigerator!

You can check it out on This Thread.

+1 on doing the painting outside, everything in my entire garage has a slight black tint to it now, and I even had the door completely open!

 

[ODP]

thanks for the insight! Cool thread, and I dig the DIY distributor! How did you paint the gasket with the door open without getting paint all over the inside of the fridge? Also, did you prime the fridge?

 

[passedpawn]

Just do it.

 

[ODP]

Man, I'm starting to think you guys work for Nike lol

 

[passedpawn]

I could use the discount!

Really, dude, painting a freezer is no big deal. You will be fine. I hope this trepidation isn't keeping you from brewing. Is it still raining in TX?

 

[ODP]

It sure is! I've got the ingredients for a few batches lined up...since I can't brew outside, I've just resorted to making apfelwein for the time being lol

The rain will stop soon enough!

 

[passedpawn]

OK. What the hell is your avatar (uh... is that you?) I keep thinking "DYNOMITE" when I see it (am I dating myself?). Yeah, JJ Jackson.

 

[elmetal]

it looks like ODB which is where his name comes from also

 

[shildebr]

OK. What the hell is your avatar (uh... is that you?) I keep thinking "DYNOMITE" when I see it (am I dating myself?). Yeah, JJ Jackson.

Not so much with the DYNOMITE quote, but by not making the connection between the 'Ol Dirty Plastered', and the avatar.

 

[passedpawn]

Ah, ODB = rapper. I'm more of the Four Freshman or Association style. Eh, nevermind. We have beer in common.

 

[passedpawn]

Not so much with the DYNOMITE quote, but by not making the connection between the 'Ol Dirty Plastered', and the avatar.

Yea, I got it wrong. JJ Walker.

 

[wilserbrewer]

Ok...I could have painted a warehouse of freezers by now...how bout a few pics.

 

[passedpawn]

I feel like I am being tested. Is this a test? Did I pass?

 

[ODP]

LOL- Nope it's not JJ- Elmetal got it right- it's ol' dirty bastard from Wu-Tang fame...
Figured a pic of him would better than me...lol plus it's just damn funny. :fro:

I know you guys are wanting pics, but hold on now! it's still raining like crazy here and hopefully it'll clear up by this weekend. I'm on the night shift, and also have a part time so getting any work done during the week just ain't gonna happen. Thanks for keeping the thread going guys!

 

[wilserbrewer]

Perhaps a more appropriate thread title should have been;

"Could use some help painting a freezer"

 

[ODP]

Man! This DIY bunch is a tough crowd! You got me Wilser...you are right. The thread did start that way, but has evolved into other aspects of painting a freezer...oh well.