mommie53241 wrote:
Dumb question I've never painted an appliance do I clean and spray or do I need to use primer first and what kind of primer do I use? Does it need to be the same as stove paint?
Not a dumb question, but asking my 1st response is dont. Painting an appliance not something, well from a longevity durability view, thats easily done. The door and case maybe with adequate prep but specifically the stove top. One is getting a product that will handle heat, two is abrasion & impact. Looks like you have cast grates that set directly on top. Otherwise ours would be hammered brown, maybe speckled green porcelain a long time ago-(its white)
If its indeed stainless you have the best work surface, a bit envious there.
With window there dont know how shiny you'd want. Tried some Bar Keepers on it? stuff is awesome on Stainless. Lucus Metal Polish (auto parts) is the best Ive used on cleaning aluminum-which looks like your burners might be? Removal best for polishing, can be buffed out though I suppose due to age, possible non replaceable some caution advised. I polished ours due to coffee burnt in- came out looking like polished nickel, Only one went flying across the shop when stuck to buffing wheel.
There are refinishing services available- like porcelain for the grates. If your intent on color Id go/research that route at least on the top not knowing cost. Spray bomb could be that...
But opinion is once some of the needed repairs, other planned changes (back splash)etc are done possibly it will look better than you imagine.
