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Post by maddan on Apr 12, 2015 18:50:51 GMT -8
Getting ready to restore our 3 burner Princess stove/oven. The porcelain's good, slight chipping. The stove top though needs attention. It is metal, think it is brushed stainless. There's a lot of rust. Tried using a brush/drill but its impossible to remove all the pitting. Any suggestions on what can be done to make the stove top look new? Can it be chromed, or painted? Maybe a good cleaning is the best that can be done. Thanks for any advice!
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Post by John Palmer on Apr 12, 2015 19:06:04 GMT -8
GiGi's Hollydale Appliance, in South Gate, CA. will refinish with new porcelain for approx. $100. I get small sinks done for $80.
If it could be chromed, you would be looking at over $1K to do a stove top.
Depending on how close the flame is to the finish, you might get away with Powder Coating (under 400 degrees is OK) for about $100.
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Post by ladywendolyn on Apr 13, 2015 20:51:20 GMT -8
Independence Porcelain charges $100 as well, so whoever is closer to you. Plus the great thing is you can choose whatever color you like.
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Post by maddan on Apr 14, 2015 17:47:23 GMT -8
Thanks for the suggestions. I contacted Independence Porcelain. Unfortunately, they can't porcelain over brushed stainless. The porcelain just doesn't adhere to the metal. Since the chrome option is way too expensive, I will do my best to clean-up the Princess as is, then put it to good use.
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Post by John Palmer on Apr 14, 2015 18:38:09 GMT -8
Thanks for the suggestions. I contacted Independence Porcelain. Unfortunately, they can't porcelain over brushed stainless. The porcelain just doesn't adhere to the metal. Since the chrome option is way too expensive, I will do my best to clean-up the Princess as is, then put it to good use. That's a crazy answer, I see no reason why it would not adhere.
Stainless Steel, is just common steel, that has a small percentage of chromium added to resist rusting. Their going to sand blast the crap out of it no matter what the base metal is. The surface will not be brushed, after they sand blast it. The four sinks I have had done, were just thin stamped metal, and had chipped porcelain. They blasted, then recoated, and baked the surface, and it was then a new finish.
I would be interested in a detailed answer as exactly why you cannot have stainless steel coated. They powder coat it all the time.
Call GiGi's for a second opinion.
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Post by lakewoodgirl on Apr 20, 2015 17:48:11 GMT -8
Look for the high heat paints in the automotive section. The color selection is limited but you might find something that works.
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Post by SusieQ on Apr 20, 2015 18:32:47 GMT -8
First try 0000 steel wool and lots of elbow grease. Paint is not the best option but I think Lakewoodgirl has a good suggestion if porcelain is out of the equation and if you can't get it looking nice. Also, you might look for used replacement parts, maybe a long shot, but sometimes they appear just when you need them.
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Post by zipper on Apr 21, 2015 16:28:56 GMT -8
On my stainless stove top(1961 trotwood) I used a belt sander, going across in straight lines, this took out rust spots and returned the brushed look
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Post by maddan on Apr 21, 2015 17:09:13 GMT -8
On my stainless stove top(1961 trotwood) I used a belt sander, going across in straight lines, this took out rust spots and returned the brushed look Zipper, I like your plan. I will look to borrow a belt sander. What sanding grit did you use? |
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Post by John Palmer on Apr 21, 2015 21:00:18 GMT -8
Has anyone ever placed their hand on a stove top with the burners turned on?
You will not get burned.
The grills get very hot, but the stove top stays cool. Check yours with an infrared thermometer.
Why is this important to consider?
If the top stays cooler than 400 degrees, you could powder coat it! I painted my rusty iron burner bases with common black paint, and they still look like new. Let me repeat, the burners grills get HOT, but the rest of it stays very cool in comparison. This should open up your options for refinish.
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Post by lakewoodgirl on Apr 22, 2015 13:36:38 GMT -8
I honestly don't think I really read everything, just skimmed through. My bad! Also, since I just touched up my oven this weekend, I was in that mode. I was fortunate enough that everything was fine and appliance paint is all that was need for touch up on the sides. More to retard any possible signs of rust in the corners. Nice, smooth, high gloss finish, looks like new! I'll be getting to the burners this next weekend. That's where the high heat paint will come into play. And, that's where my mind is at.
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Post by ladywendolyn on Apr 22, 2015 17:13:30 GMT -8
Has anyone ever placed their hand on a stove top with the burners turned on? You will not get burned. The grills get very hot, but the stove top stays cool. Check yours with an infrared thermometer. Why is this important to consider? If the top stays cooler than 400 degrees, you could powder coat it! I painted my rusty iron burner bases with common black paint, and they still look like new. Let me repeat, the burners grills get HOT, but the rest of it stays very cool in comparison. This should open up your options for refinish. This really opens up the options... I have seen a lot of people paint the stovetops and have not heard of the paint peeling off. I am planning for porcelain, but this does get me thinking! |
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Post by cowcharge on May 11, 2015 14:39:00 GMT -8
Couldn't you get the stainless top bead blasted to get at the pits? Dunno meself, never had to do it.
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