Michael wrote:
replying to Jeff Wisnia, Michael wrote:
jwisnia wrote:

Our kitchen's GE microwave oven is still working fine, but the white
paint on the oven floor is cracked and peeling off where the rollers
on the round three wheeled carriage under the rotating glass dish have
been rolling over it for a few years now.
The bare steel is exposed and getting slightly rusted and the peeling
paint trail is widening. Its appearance mildly annoys me every time I
see it.
Anone know what paint(s) are suitable for brushing over the worn area
to improve appearances? Perhaps one of those little brush top bottles
of white appliance touch up paint would do the trick.
I'm thinking that because the paint is right up against a metal
surface it probably can't absorb much of the microwave energy and get
heated
anyway.
Thanks guys,
Jeff



I think you're right to be concerned about exposed metal on the inside of
your microwave, primarily because of possible electrical arcing and
secondarily because of aesthetics There are several glossy, enamel paint
products available that are designed to cover exposed metal and make
things look better, too. Some of the paints come in a small tube with an
applicator, like car touch-up paint. Check around online or call a local
appliance parts/repair place since markups vary widely. Oil will work its
way underneath the margins of your current wearline and cook, which may
likely exacerbate your current problem. Powdered teflon might be okay for
ongoing friction, but I would never use it unless people with chemistry
and medical expertise could assure me that it's not carcinogenic,
especially in a microwave where we prepare food at high heat to be
ingested. Sheesh, we're not even supposed to cook in plastic, so there's
no way I'm using teflon in there. Be sure to follow directions with the
paint, including thorough shaking of the paint and cleaning the surface
thoroughly of anything greasy or wet so that the paint will adhere.


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April 18, 2008, 10:36 am

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