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jeff_wisnia
Dec 6, 2012, 12:58:47 PM12/6/12
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We have a well functioning microwave oven with a rusty circular track on
the bottom of the oven where the plastic wheels supporting the rotating
glass dish have rolled for several years.
The track looks awful and it's spread to about 3/4" in width now, much
wider than the wheel treads and I'm thinking it may soon rust right
through the oven floor.
I tried painting it with white automotive touchup paint a while back,
but that only lasted about a week before flaking off.
Can someone name a really tough white paint, maybe an epoxy based one,
that I can use to put a heavy durable coating over that rusty "track"?
Failing that, I guess I can take the time to cut a circular band out of
aluminum or stainless sheet metal and epoxy it over the rusted area with
conductive epoxy to avoid the possibility of it arcing to the oven
floor. But that's a bit of work and prolly guarantees that the microwave
will decide to die soon. <G>
Thanks guys,
Jeff
--
Jeffry Wisnia
(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
The speed of light is 1.8*10^12 furlongs per fortnight.
Robert Macy
Dec 6, 2012, 1:24:10 PM12/6/12
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I do NOT recomend painting inside a microwave. Who knows what's
thepaint going to do.
There is a product called Wink that is mild HF acid with wll remove
almost anythign related to rusting. However, use gloves!
We use a quaternary compound called Unicide 256 from Brulins in
Indiana. That compound removes, reduces rust back to the original.
Not originally intended for that, but it does do it.
We spray it on, rinse off and the rust is always all gone, plus,
cleaned.
chaniarts
Dec 6, 2012, 2:37:49 PM12/6/12
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color of appliances. available at the borg. it does take a while to
harden fully if you can't warm it up some.
NotMe
Dec 6, 2012, 5:34:27 PM12/6/12
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"Robert Macy" <robert...@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:e5cc37b3-044f-4754...@nl3g2000pbc.googlegroups.com...
On Dec 6, 10:58 am, jeff_wisnia <jwisnia18DUMPT...@comcast.net> wrote:
> We have a well functioning microwave oven with a rusty circular track on
> the bottom of the oven where the plastic wheels supporting the rotating
> glass dish have rolled for several years.
>
> The track looks awful and it's spread to about 3/4" in width now, much
> wider than the wheel treads and I'm thinking it may soon rust right
> through the oven floor.
>
> I tried painting it with white automotive touchup paint a while back,
> but that only lasted about a week before flaking off.
>
> Can someone name a really tough white paint, maybe an epoxy based one,
> that I can use to put a heavy durable coating over that rusty "track"?
>
> Failing that, I guess I can take the time to cut a circular band out of
> aluminum or stainless sheet metal and epoxy it over the rusted area with
> conductive epoxy to avoid the possibility of it arcing to the oven
> floor. But that's a bit of work and prolly guarantees that the microwave
> will decide to die soon. <G>
>
> Thanks guys,
>
> Jeff
>
> --
> Jeffry Wisnia
> (W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
> The speed of light is 1.8*10^12 furlongs per fortnight.
The stain may remain, but there are ways to mitigate without painting.
I do NOT recommend painting inside a microwave. Who knows what's
> We have a well functioning microwave oven with a rusty circular track on
> the bottom of the oven where the plastic wheels supporting the rotating
> glass dish have rolled for several years.
>
> The track looks awful and it's spread to about 3/4" in width now, much
> wider than the wheel treads and I'm thinking it may soon rust right
> through the oven floor.
>
> I tried painting it with white automotive touchup paint a while back,
> but that only lasted about a week before flaking off.
>
> Can someone name a really tough white paint, maybe an epoxy based one,
> that I can use to put a heavy durable coating over that rusty "track"?
>
> Failing that, I guess I can take the time to cut a circular band out of
> aluminum or stainless sheet metal and epoxy it over the rusted area with
> conductive epoxy to avoid the possibility of it arcing to the oven
> floor. But that's a bit of work and prolly guarantees that the microwave
> will decide to die soon. <G>
>
> Thanks guys,
>
> Jeff
>
> --
> Jeffry Wisnia
> (W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
> The speed of light is 1.8*10^12 furlongs per fortnight.
The stain may remain, but there are ways to mitigate without painting.
thepaint going to do.
There is a product called Wink that is mild HF acid with wall remove
almost anything related to rusting. However, use gloves!
DON'T BREATHE THE HF FUMES as permanent lung damage may result.
gregz
Dec 6, 2012, 8:04:43 PM12/6/12
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can't just spray it on top rusty oily surface. I usually use a hair dryer
to speed setting up, and let sit a 2-4 days.
Greg
larrymo...@my-deja.com
Dec 6, 2012, 10:03:20 PM12/6/12
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On Thursday, December 6, 2012 10:58:47 AM UTC-7, jeff_wisnia wrote:
>
> We have a well functioning microwave oven with a rusty circular
> track on the bottom of the oven where the plastic wheels
> supporting the rotating glass dish have rolled for several years.
>
> The track looks awful and it's spread to about 3/4" in width now,
> much wider than the wheel treads and I'm thinking it may soon rust
> right through the oven floor.
>
> I tried painting it with white automotive touchup paint a while
> back, but that only lasted about a week before flaking off.
>
> Can someone name a really tough white paint, maybe an epoxy based
> one, that I can use to put a heavy durable coating over that rusty
> "track"?
>
> Failing that, I guess I can take the time to cut a circular band
> out of aluminum or stainless sheet metal and epoxy it over the
> rusted area with conductive epoxy to avoid the possibility of
>it arcing to the oven floor.
How did you prepare the metal surface before painting it? Because
>
> We have a well functioning microwave oven with a rusty circular
> track on the bottom of the oven where the plastic wheels
> supporting the rotating glass dish have rolled for several years.
>
> The track looks awful and it's spread to about 3/4" in width now,
> much wider than the wheel treads and I'm thinking it may soon rust
> right through the oven floor.
>
> I tried painting it with white automotive touchup paint a while
> back, but that only lasted about a week before flaking off.
>
> Can someone name a really tough white paint, maybe an epoxy based
> one, that I can use to put a heavy durable coating over that rusty
> "track"?
>
> Failing that, I guess I can take the time to cut a circular band
> out of aluminum or stainless sheet metal and epoxy it over the
> rusted area with conductive epoxy to avoid the possibility of
>it arcing to the oven floor.
even car touch-up paint should have lasted a lot longer than a week,
but in general you don't want to use it in a steamy environment
because it's lacquer and is much more porous than enamel. You
should have sanded down to the original primer or to bare metal
and prepared the bare metal with phosphoric acid to make the paint
stick better. Naval Jelly is phosphoric acid and removes rust.
You don't need epoxy paint, just any non-toxic enamel that doesn't
contain pure metal (almost any white enamel will do). Appliance
parts supplies and MCM Electronics sell spray-on microwave oven
cavity paint that's suitable.
gregz
Dec 6, 2012, 10:27:06 PM12/6/12
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paint will not matter. It's too close to the metal to have any effect at
this frequency.
Greg
razzle...@triumph.org
Dec 7, 2012, 12:59:40 AM12/7/12
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to do something about it, but never have. I thought about sanding it to
remove the rust and just coating it with JB Weld. As long as I use the
slow drying stuff, it should settle and make a smooth surface.
I think it's poor design that causes this. Yet the MW itself has always
worked flawlessly.
jeff_wisnia
Dec 7, 2012, 10:12:00 AM12/7/12
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Thanks for the tips guys,
razzle...@triumph.org
Dec 7, 2012, 6:45:23 PM12/7/12
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model number and too lazy to go look.
bluemeno...@gmail.com
Nov 24, 2014, 12:37:22 PM11/24/14
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On Friday, December 7, 2012 6:59:40 AM UTC+1, razzle...@triumph.org wrote:
> On Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:58:47 -0500, jeff_wisnia
> <jwisnia1...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> >
> >We have a well functioning microwave oven with a rusty circular track on
> >the bottom of the oven where the plastic wheels supporting the rotating
> >glass dish have rolled for several years.
> >
> >The track looks awful and it's spread to about 3/4" in width now, much
> >wider than the wheel treads and I'm thinking it may soon rust right
> >through the oven floor.
> >
> >I tried painting it with white automotive touchup paint a while back,
> >but that only lasted about a week before flaking off.
> >
> >Can someone name a really tough white paint, maybe an epoxy based one,
> >that I can use to put a heavy durable coating over that rusty "track"?
> >
> >Failing that, I guess I can take the time to cut a circular band out of
> >aluminum or stainless sheet metal and epoxy it over the rusted area with
> >conductive epoxy to avoid the possibility of it arcing to the oven
> >floor. But that's a bit of work and prolly guarantees that the microwave
> >will decide to die soon. <G>
>W@hat is JB Weld?
> On Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:58:47 -0500, jeff_wisnia
> <jwisnia1...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> >
> >We have a well functioning microwave oven with a rusty circular track on
> >the bottom of the oven where the plastic wheels supporting the rotating
> >glass dish have rolled for several years.
> >
> >The track looks awful and it's spread to about 3/4" in width now, much
> >wider than the wheel treads and I'm thinking it may soon rust right
> >through the oven floor.
> >
> >I tried painting it with white automotive touchup paint a while back,
> >but that only lasted about a week before flaking off.
> >
> >Can someone name a really tough white paint, maybe an epoxy based one,
> >that I can use to put a heavy durable coating over that rusty "track"?
> >
> >Failing that, I guess I can take the time to cut a circular band out of
> >aluminum or stainless sheet metal and epoxy it over the rusted area with
> >conductive epoxy to avoid the possibility of it arcing to the oven
> >floor. But that's a bit of work and prolly guarantees that the microwave
> >will decide to die soon. <G>
I live in SPain so have to find something here.\
The paint is worn off from my scrubbing off the rust and I am down to bare metal. Thanks
EH >
icansave...@gmail.com
Jan 25, 2016, 11:53:02 PM1/25/16
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Yes, you can paint it. Would never have happened to begin with if you would have cleaned it like this each and every time since it was new: take a wad of paper towels and wet it really wet, put it in the microwave for two minutes. Take a dry wad of paper towels and put over the hot ones to remove them. Wipe out the hot damp microwave with the dry wad. Works every time and doesn't rust your microwave either.
Tony Hwang
Jan 26, 2016, 1:03:44 AM1/26/16
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icansave...@gmail.com wrote:
> Yes, you can paint it. Would never have happened to begin with if you would have cleaned it like this each and every time since it was new: take a wad of paper towels and wet it really wet, put it in the microwave for two minutes. Take a dry wad of paper towels and put over the hot ones to remove them. Wipe out the hot damp microwave with the dry wad. Works every time and doesn't rust your microwave either.
>
Isn't that baked on paint originally? How will handle the smell of paint
> Yes, you can paint it. Would never have happened to begin with if you would have cleaned it like this each and every time since it was new: take a wad of paper towels and wet it really wet, put it in the microwave for two minutes. Take a dry wad of paper towels and put over the hot ones to remove them. Wipe out the hot damp microwave with the dry wad. Works every time and doesn't rust your microwave either.
>
when painted and oven is used. Ordinary new ovens can be had for ~100.00
of less.
Micky
Jan 26, 2016, 2:49:02 AM1/26/16
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On Mon, 25 Jan 2016 23:03:37 -0700, Tony Hwang <drag...@shaw.ca>
wrote:
>icansave...@gmail.com wrote:
>> Yes, you can paint it. Would never have happened to begin with if you would have cleaned it like this each and every time since it was new: take a wad of paper towels and wet it really wet, put it in the microwave for two minutes. Take a dry wad of paper towels and put over the hot ones to remove them. Wipe out the hot damp microwave with the dry wad. Works every time and doesn't rust your microwave either.
Unless there's a spill that I wipe out, I only clean the oven every
few months and I do it by boiling a dish full of water and then wiping
it out, and I never have any rust.
>Isn't that baked on paint originally?
The paint on my washing machine was baked on but the e-pox-ee spray
paint I used was as hard as new and never chipped. It's amazing but
it's so.
> How will handle the smell of paint
>when painted and oven is used. Ordinary new ovens can be had for ~100.00
>of less.
100 dollars is a lot of money for some people. You never seem to
notice that. A half-can of epoxy paint costs 5$, and you'll find out
how much it smells when you're done. I'd venture that after a day's
drying or two and 20 minutes boiling water, even to make coffee, there
won't be any smell. This group is home repair, not home buy new.
wrote:
>icansave...@gmail.com wrote:
>> Yes, you can paint it. Would never have happened to begin with if you would have cleaned it like this each and every time since it was new: take a wad of paper towels and wet it really wet, put it in the microwave for two minutes. Take a dry wad of paper towels and put over the hot ones to remove them. Wipe out the hot damp microwave with the dry wad. Works every time and doesn't rust your microwave either.
few months and I do it by boiling a dish full of water and then wiping
it out, and I never have any rust.
>Isn't that baked on paint originally?
paint I used was as hard as new and never chipped. It's amazing but
it's so.
> How will handle the smell of paint
>when painted and oven is used. Ordinary new ovens can be had for ~100.00
>of less.
notice that. A half-can of epoxy paint costs 5$, and you'll find out
how much it smells when you're done. I'd venture that after a day's
drying or two and 20 minutes boiling water, even to make coffee, there
won't be any smell. This group is home repair, not home buy new.
Paint...@unlisted.moc
Jan 26, 2016, 4:01:47 AM1/26/16
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On Tue, 26 Jan 2016 02:48:53 -0500, Micky <NONONO...@bigfoot.com>
wrote:
>
>Unless there's a spill that I wipe out, I only clean the oven every
>few months and I do it by boiling a dish full of water and then wiping
>it out, and I never have any rust.
>
>>Isn't that baked on paint originally?
>
>The paint on my washing machine was baked on but the e-pox-ee spray
>paint I used was as hard as new and never chipped. It's amazing but
>it's so.
>
>> How will handle the smell of paint
>>when painted and oven is used. Ordinary new ovens can be had for ~100.00
>>of less.
>
>100 dollars is a lot of money for some people. You never seem to
>notice that. A half-can of epoxy paint costs 5$, and you'll find out
>how much it smells when you're done. I'd venture that after a day's
>drying or two and 20 minutes boiling water, even to make coffee, there
>won't be any smell. This group is home repair, not home buy new.
I agree about the buying new bit.
I'd suggest the epoxy paint. But let it sit for at least 24 hours, or
48...
I had a MW that rusted around the rollers under the rotating tray. It
was getting real bad, and I was going to paint it too. The MW died
before I got to painting it. So I had no choice but to buy a new one,
because the main board died and was not cost effective to repair.
Actually the part was more than twice the price of a new MW.
Apparently they only sell parts to suckers and idiots....
wrote:
>
>Unless there's a spill that I wipe out, I only clean the oven every
>few months and I do it by boiling a dish full of water and then wiping
>it out, and I never have any rust.
>
>>Isn't that baked on paint originally?
>
>The paint on my washing machine was baked on but the e-pox-ee spray
>paint I used was as hard as new and never chipped. It's amazing but
>it's so.
>
>> How will handle the smell of paint
>>when painted and oven is used. Ordinary new ovens can be had for ~100.00
>>of less.
>
>100 dollars is a lot of money for some people. You never seem to
>notice that. A half-can of epoxy paint costs 5$, and you'll find out
>how much it smells when you're done. I'd venture that after a day's
>drying or two and 20 minutes boiling water, even to make coffee, there
>won't be any smell. This group is home repair, not home buy new.
I'd suggest the epoxy paint. But let it sit for at least 24 hours, or
48...
I had a MW that rusted around the rollers under the rotating tray. It
was getting real bad, and I was going to paint it too. The MW died
before I got to painting it. So I had no choice but to buy a new one,
because the main board died and was not cost effective to repair.
Actually the part was more than twice the price of a new MW.
Apparently they only sell parts to suckers and idiots....
Phuck Phuck & Phuck Attn at Law
Jan 26, 2016, 6:19:30 AM1/26/16
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bob_villain
Jan 26, 2016, 6:53:46 AM1/26/16
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On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 1:49:02 AM UTC-6, Micky wrote:
> The paint on my washing machine was baked on but the e-pox-e spray
> The paint on my washing machine was baked on but the e-pox-e spray
> paint I used was as hard as new and never chipped. It's amazing but
> it's so.
Now you're in another world...Porcelain Enamel...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_porcelain_enamel
> it's so.
thekma...@gmail.com
Jan 26, 2016, 7:27:15 AM1/26/16
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Robert Macy wrote: "I do NOT recomend painting inside a microwave. Who knows what's "
Simple: Contact the manufacturer(ANY one who makes microwave
ovens really), and find out exactly what they coat the interiors of those
ovens with.
Simple: Contact the manufacturer(ANY one who makes microwave
ovens really), and find out exactly what they coat the interiors of those
ovens with.
Scott Lurndal
Jan 26, 2016, 1:39:46 PM1/26/16
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at home.
WWS TEXAS
Jan 26, 2016, 2:32:57 PM1/26/16
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hrho...@att.net
Jan 26, 2016, 3:47:26 PM1/26/16
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Don't use any metal rings anywhere inside the Uwave. Even on the floor of the oven, if it is not in complete bare metal to bare metal contact with the bare metal floor,there will be circulating currents in the metal ring that will make it get hot, and you might get arcing/sparking also. A ring made of non-metal material should be ok as long as it remains electrically non-conducting. That means no spills, etc., which are hard to completely eliminate in a real-life kitchen.
Tony Hwang
Jan 26, 2016, 5:00:46 PM1/26/16
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hrho...@att.net wrote:
> Don't use any metal rings anywhere inside the Uwave. Even on the floor of the oven, if it is not in complete bare metal to bare metal contact with the bare metal floor,there will be circulating currents in the metal ring that will make it get hot, and you might get arcing/sparking also. A ring made of non-metal material should be ok as long as it remains electrically non-conducting. That means no spills, etc., which are hard to completely eliminate in a real-life kitchen.
>
Well, most oven has removable rotating table. If sonething spill while
> Don't use any metal rings anywhere inside the Uwave. Even on the floor of the oven, if it is not in complete bare metal to bare metal contact with the bare metal floor,there will be circulating currents in the metal ring that will make it get hot, and you might get arcing/sparking also. A ring made of non-metal material should be ok as long as it remains electrically non-conducting. That means no spills, etc., which are hard to completely eliminate in a real-life kitchen.
>
cooking, remove table and wash it clean.
hrho...@att.net
Jan 26, 2016, 8:53:54 PM1/26/16
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Tony Hwang wrote:
Well, most oven has removable rotating table. If something spills while
cooking, remove table and wash it clean. But if any of the spill gets onto the new "ring" the turntable wheels ride on, if it sinks into the "ring" then the ring will start to become conductive and the uwaves will start to heat it up and the results are impossible to predict.
Well, most oven has removable rotating table. If something spills while
cooking, remove table and wash it clean. But if any of the spill gets onto the new "ring" the turntable wheels ride on, if it sinks into the "ring" then the ring will start to become conductive and the uwaves will start to heat it up and the results are impossible to predict.
Tony Hwang
Jan 26, 2016, 9:04:37 PM1/26/16
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gregz
Jan 27, 2016, 4:47:41 AM1/27/16
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work as a coating.
Greg
gregz
Jan 27, 2016, 4:47:41 AM1/27/16
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If my stainless steel microwave rusts, what do I use ?
Greg
james
Jan 27, 2016, 5:14:00 AM1/27/16
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On 01/27/2016 04:44 AM, gregz wrote:
>> Chicken that is fed grains grown by Monsanto has toxic oil that eats
>> >through metal after it explodes while cooking
> The Monsanto Glyphosate was originaly invented to clean pipes. That might
> work as a coating.
>
> Greg
Maybe keep a RoundUp spray bottle in your kitchen and mist your dinner with it.
>> Chicken that is fed grains grown by Monsanto has toxic oil that eats
>> >through metal after it explodes while cooking
> The Monsanto Glyphosate was originaly invented to clean pipes. That might
> work as a coating.
>
> Greg
http://www.planetexperts.com/monsantos-roundup-herbicide-linked-fatal-kidney-disease/
thekma...@gmail.com
Jan 27, 2016, 5:57:39 AM1/27/16
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Gz wrote "- show quoted text -
product of Monsanto's. Not a good
idea. ;)
The Monsanto Glyphosate was originaly invented to clean pipes. That might
work as a coating.
Greg "
I wouldn't go around recommending ANY
work as a coating.
Greg "
product of Monsanto's. Not a good
idea. ;)
gregz
Jan 28, 2016, 4:31:15 AM1/28/16
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out of the food and intestines. They usually give crops an extra hit before
harvest.
Greg
23p...@gmail.com
Sep 16, 2016, 5:37:56 AM9/16/16
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The manufacturer recommends using only appliance touch-up paint insid
tipto...@gmail.com
Oct 27, 2016, 5:30:34 PM10/27/16
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I got the a GE and the paint chiping
Stormin' Norman
Oct 27, 2016, 5:43:19 PM10/27/16
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On Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:30:29 -0700 (PDT), tipto...@gmail.com wrote:
>I got the a GE and the paint chiping
Here: http://amzn.to/2e1YkEj
>I got the a GE and the paint chiping
Kylie
Jun 7, 2017, 10:44:07 AM6/7/17
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replying to Robert Macy, Kylie wrote:
Yo do not recommend to paint inside a microwave but it's already painted
inside????
--
for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/maintenance/durable-paint-for-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven-725404-.htm
Yo do not recommend to paint inside a microwave but it's already painted
inside????
--
for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/maintenance/durable-paint-for-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven-725404-.htm
just try it
Jun 7, 2017, 2:44:06 PM6/7/17
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replying to icansaveyourtime, just try it wrote:
If I had to wet clean and then dry the microwave every time I used it, that
would rather defeat the purpose of a quick 3-5 minute frozen meal which is
covered by film. If I cook something longer, the food is always covered and
there are no spatters or residue. I wipe out the microwave, including
removing the tray and ring, once a week with a vinegar solution, then a plain
water solution, then dry it. We have never had a problem paint erosion caused
by the rotating ring.
If I had to wet clean and then dry the microwave every time I used it, that
would rather defeat the purpose of a quick 3-5 minute frozen meal which is
covered by film. If I cook something longer, the food is always covered and
there are no spatters or residue. I wipe out the microwave, including
removing the tray and ring, once a week with a vinegar solution, then a plain
water solution, then dry it. We have never had a problem paint erosion caused
by the rotating ring.
just try it
Jun 7, 2017, 2:44:07 PM6/7/17
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replying to Micky, just try it wrote:
Not saying this m/w should be replaced, but many items should be if they're
past their prime or not fixable.
Not saying this m/w should be replaced, but many items should be if they're
past their prime or not fixable.
Minara
Aug 11, 2017, 12:14:10 PM8/11/17
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replying to thekmanrocks, Minara wrote:
There are paints called microwave cavity paint available that are safe for the
insides of a microwave. This is available iat amazon or walmart.com
There are paints called microwave cavity paint available that are safe for the
insides of a microwave. This is available iat amazon or walmart.com
hilla...@gmail.com
Jun 15, 2018, 7:42:36 PM6/15/18
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Or you could just use white microwave paint! Amazon, walmart, hardware stores, etc.
1263916885 1263916885
Jun 20, 2018, 8:14:06 AM6/20/18
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replying to icansaveyourtime, 1263916885 1263916885 wrote:
It depends on the microwave smartass. Some MW are known to have flaking
problems. Before you pretend to be the perfect Suzy Housewife...google the
problem...people like you make me wanna puke..so judgemental. Must be a repub
It depends on the microwave smartass. Some MW are known to have flaking
problems. Before you pretend to be the perfect Suzy Housewife...google the
problem...people like you make me wanna puke..so judgemental. Must be a repub
Kristina
Aug 13, 2018, 11:14:06 PM8/13/18
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replying to icansaveyourtime, Kristina wrote:
> microwave cavity paint
I collect glass lids to put over my food so it doesnt spatter all over the
microwave..
> microwave cavity paint
I collect glass lids to put over my food so it doesnt spatter all over the
microwave..
drw...@gmail.com
Dec 26, 2019, 4:09:43 PM12/26/19
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On Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 10:24:10 AM UTC-8, Robert Macy wrote:
>
> There is a product called Wink that is mild HF acid with wll remove
> almost anythign related to rusting. However, use gloves!
>
> We use a quaternary compound called Unicide 256 from Brulins in
> Indiana. That compound removes, reduces rust back to the original.
> Not originally intended for that, but it does do it.
>
> We spray it on, rinse off and the rust is always all gone, plus,
> cleaned.
USELESS RESPONSE!!! The microwave IS PAINTED. WHAT TYPE OF PAINT IS USED AND IS IT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC? CRIKEY
> On Dec 6, 10:58 am, jeff_wisnia <jwisnia18DUMPT...@comcast.net> wrote:
> > We have a well functioning microwave oven with a rusty circular track on
> > the bottom of the oven where the plastic wheels supporting the rotating
> > glass dish have rolled for several years.
> >
> > The track looks awful and it's spread to about 3/4" in width now, much
> > wider than the wheel treads and I'm thinking it may soon rust right
> > through the oven floor.
> >
> > I tried painting it with white automotive touchup paint a while back,
> > but that only lasted about a week before flaking off.
> >
> > Can someone name a really tough white paint, maybe an epoxy based one,
> > that I can use to put a heavy durable coating over that rusty "track"?
> >
> > Failing that, I guess I can take the time to cut a circular band out of
> > aluminum or stainless sheet metal and epoxy it over the rusted area with
> > conductive epoxy to avoid the possibility of it arcing to the oven
> > floor. But that's a bit of work and prolly guarantees that the microwave
> > will decide to die soon. <G>
> >
> > Thanks guys,
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> > --
> > Jeffry Wisnia
> > (W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
> > The speed of light is 1.8*10^12 furlongs per fortnight.
>
> The stain may remain, but there are ways to mitigate without painting.
> > We have a well functioning microwave oven with a rusty circular track on
> > the bottom of the oven where the plastic wheels supporting the rotating
> > glass dish have rolled for several years.
> >
> > The track looks awful and it's spread to about 3/4" in width now, much
> > wider than the wheel treads and I'm thinking it may soon rust right
> > through the oven floor.
> >
> > I tried painting it with white automotive touchup paint a while back,
> > but that only lasted about a week before flaking off.
> >
> > Can someone name a really tough white paint, maybe an epoxy based one,
> > that I can use to put a heavy durable coating over that rusty "track"?
> >
> > Failing that, I guess I can take the time to cut a circular band out of
> > aluminum or stainless sheet metal and epoxy it over the rusted area with
> > conductive epoxy to avoid the possibility of it arcing to the oven
> > floor. But that's a bit of work and prolly guarantees that the microwave
> > will decide to die soon. <G>
> >
> > Thanks guys,
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> > --
> > Jeffry Wisnia
> > (W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
> > The speed of light is 1.8*10^12 furlongs per fortnight.
>
>
> I do NOT recomend painting inside a microwave. Who knows what's
> thepaint going to do.
> I do NOT recomend painting inside a microwave. Who knows what's
>
> There is a product called Wink that is mild HF acid with wll remove
> almost anythign related to rusting. However, use gloves!
>
> We use a quaternary compound called Unicide 256 from Brulins in
> Indiana. That compound removes, reduces rust back to the original.
> Not originally intended for that, but it does do it.
>
> We spray it on, rinse off and the rust is always all gone, plus,
> cleaned.
USELESS RESPONSE!!! The microwave IS PAINTED. WHAT TYPE OF PAINT IS USED AND IS IT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC? CRIKEY
Ed Pawlowski
Dec 26, 2019, 4:23:12 PM12/26/19
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It has a baked on finish and no paint will work well and be durable.
You could have it done professionally for about twice the cost of a new
microwave. By now the OP bought a new one.
micky
Dec 26, 2019, 5:40:14 PM12/26/19
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In alt.home.repair, on Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:23:08 -0500, Ed Pawlowski
About 35 years ago I got a washing machine off the street. It had a
couple small problems (intake filter clogged, lid switch broken) and
some damage to the cabinet.
I painted it with iirc E-POX-EE spray paint, White Appliance color.
Afterward, of course I didn't try to damage it but it sure looked and
felt just like the rest of the machine where the paint was good, and it
lasted without damage for 5 years until the main basket bearing rusted
shut and I couldn't get it apart to fix. (If I'd used the machine more
often, the main bearing might not have rusted into one piece.)
Despite the name, there was only one can and no mixing.
I now Jeff has moved on, but, after sanding of course, I would spray
some paint into a disposeable cup and paint it on the track. If only
to see how long it lasted.
couple small problems (intake filter clogged, lid switch broken) and
some damage to the cabinet.
I painted it with iirc E-POX-EE spray paint, White Appliance color.
Afterward, of course I didn't try to damage it but it sure looked and
felt just like the rest of the machine where the paint was good, and it
lasted without damage for 5 years until the main basket bearing rusted
shut and I couldn't get it apart to fix. (If I'd used the machine more
often, the main bearing might not have rusted into one piece.)
Despite the name, there was only one can and no mixing.
I now Jeff has moved on, but, after sanding of course, I would spray
some paint into a disposeable cup and paint it on the track. If only
to see how long it lasted.
Clare Snyder
Dec 26, 2019, 8:48:54 PM12/26/19
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paint. I would NOT paint the inside of a microwave.
Clare Snyder
Dec 26, 2019, 8:49:56 PM12/26/19
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On Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:23:08 -0500, Ed Pawlowski <e...@snet.xxx> wrote:
or larger from a leading brand.
gregz
Dec 27, 2019, 3:52:47 AM12/27/19
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etching spray primer, then appliance epoxy. One of my microwaves is
stainless, no paint except outside door and cabinet.
Greg
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