Painting the keezer
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I'm in the same boat. I've heard that this works really well: Rust-Oleum Specialty 12-oz. Specialty Appliance Epoxy, but as it's freezing cold where I'm at, spray paint is out of the question, so I plan on using roll on paint. Rust-Oleum does make it for roll on paint, but unfortunately not in black.
m3n00b
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I used black roll-on rustoleum high heat-satin(because it's what I had) and it worked great.
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No need to wait man!! Get to it:
http://www.poolandmarinepaint.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=326
This stuff will do the trick.
http://www.poolandmarinepaint.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=326
This stuff will do the trick.
Have you used this stuff before? Very compelling, but $49.99 + shipping, very expensive.
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Yeah it is pretty pricey. I used the Rustoleon Spray epoxy, so no I haven't used it. It's the same stuff though, just roll on instead. It was the first google option, so a little searching might bring forth more options.
Stealthcruiser
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Before you go to the trouble of sanding, wipe it down with some Acetone or the like, and get some"adhesion promoter" from your local auto paint supplier.
It's used on vehicles to help "cut in" to the clear coat when doing collision repair.......Saves TONS of time with sanding!
SOME Home Depot stores also carry a brand of it, known as "Bulldog Adhesion Promoter".
Just read up on the product to ensure compatibility with your top coat, ( which it should be. as all it does is "etch" the existing finish).
Check here for availability in your area.
https://www.google.com/#q=Bulldog+Adhesion+promoter
I promise you, it beats sanding, especially on a textured finish!
It's used on vehicles to help "cut in" to the clear coat when doing collision repair.......Saves TONS of time with sanding!
SOME Home Depot stores also carry a brand of it, known as "Bulldog Adhesion Promoter".
Just read up on the product to ensure compatibility with your top coat, ( which it should be. as all it does is "etch" the existing finish).
Check here for availability in your area.
https://www.google.com/#q=Bulldog+Adhesion+promoter
I promise you, it beats sanding, especially on a textured finish!
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As an additional note since it's on topic, all I did in the way of sanding was hit the whole thing with a rough sanding block real quick. That epoxy paint is IMPOSSIBLE to get off once it's dry. I have had zero issues with cracking and anybody that sees the unit says it looks like it came black. Here's a photo.
Edit: Didn't want to pain over the temperature knob thing
Edit: Didn't want to pain over the temperature knob thing
I used automotive urethane and a two part clear coat on mine. It worked very well. Requires a spray gun, compressor, and respirator.
What Google terms did you search for? I've tried finding a black roll on epoxy paint but nothing would come up or it would always be spray paint.
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This is my search terms "roll on appliance epoxy". To be honest, that stuff is so expensive, I'd figure out a way to just heat up the area your using and spray paint. I'm guessing you'd use a garage rather than outside right? Have a spare wall heater or a propane burner? Otherwise, you'll spend enough on paint to go get a black one it seems.
**Note: Don't use the propane burner "while" your painting. I'd run the burner for maybe an hour with the garage door slightly opened. Then, get your painting in. The burner should be able to raise the temps in the garage to a sufficient level for the paint to dry. A spray coat only takes a couple minutes to put on and it dries fast too.
**Note: Don't use the propane burner "while" your painting
. I'd run the burner for maybe an hour with the garage door slightly opened. Then, get your painting in. The burner should be able to raise the temps in the garage to a sufficient level for the paint to dry. A spray coat only takes a couple minutes to put on and it dries fast too.
This is my search terms "roll on appliance epoxy". To be honest, that stuff is so expensive, I'd figure out a way to just heat up the area your using and spray paint. I'm guessing you'd use a garage rather than outside right? Have a spare wall heater or a propane burner? Otherwise, you'll spend enough on paint to go get a black one it seems.
**Note: Don't use the propane burner "while" your painting
I'd be to worried of the paint getting on stuff in the garage.
You think any of these would do the job, also what do you think looks better Gloss or Flat Black:
http://www.grainger.com/product/RUST-OLEUM-Paint-23N398
http://www.menards.com/main/paint/exterior-paint-stain/oil-based/rust-oleum-professional-high-performance-gloss-black-low-voc/p-1956618-c-8012.htm
I should mention that I'm an autobody refinished by trade. Problem is that my employer doesn't let us use shop materials for personal projects and the automotive paint for this thing would cost about $150 or more. By that time I could have bought a new black freezer. I was hoping to get furniture paint cheaper and do it that way but it's looking like that stuff is pretty pricy too. So at this point I have to decide if I'm going to splurge on the automotive paint or just by a new black freezer and sell the old one.
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I had the same concern. I got some of this and laid/taped it on the floors and everywhere. I made somewhat of a Dexter Morgan type area so it wouldn't get anywhere. It worked perfect.
It says metal surfaces, so I'd imagine it could work. With that I might give the surface a bit more of a sanding to have a good surface for it to adhere to. I'd also send them an email asking about the application we're talking about.
Rustoleum is good stuff. I've painted two kegerators with it, rolled on. The first one I used a product from Home Depot that cleaned the surface. I don't remember the name of it, but it was made for painting over painted metal. It's in their paint area. The second one I painted I just cleaned it with a dish soap and water.
Poor quality pic but here is the first one I did.
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Poor quality pic but here is the first one I did.
Stealthcruiser
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Then paint it, Brother, with a roller and some rustoleum!
I KNOW you have to have a compressor and a D/A sander around the house if you're a Bodyman!
Slide over it with some 320 grit to knock the shine offn' it, and break out the roller.
Unless you just gotta' have it slick.............:cross:.........
basementbrewbrad
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Used truck bed liner from the auto parts store. Relatively cheap and gives it a unique textured look
Stealthcruiser said:Then paint it, Brother, with a roller and some rustoleum! I KNOW you have to have a compressor and a D/A sander around the house if you're a Bodyman! Slide over it with some 320 grit to knock the shine offn' it, and break out the roller. Unless you just gotta' have it slick.............:cross:.........
Yep. It's going in the kitchen so the wife says it has to match the rest of the appliances witch are glossy black.
Problem solved today though. Seems the bosses daughter can't drive good in the snow. I'm trading some work on her car for all the materials to paint this thing. Going to use base/clear automotive paint so it will look great.
Score!:rockin:
