Go Back   The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums > Social Forums > Social Forum
Register FAQ Image Gallery Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read
Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 15th January 2019, 18:35   #1
Ros3
This is my second home
 
Rover 75 V6 saloon (gone to the Rover garage in the sky), Mazda mx5 Phoenix.

Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Cumnock
Posts: 3,214
Thanks: 347
Thanked 157 Times in 92 Posts
Default Can you paint the inside of a microwave ??..

So we have a fairly decent micro, had it a few years now, it's a good size and works very well for everything we need. However the top of it inside has gone rusty in a couple of places, what I wondered is can I sand the rust down and hammerite the area ??.. Would it be safe to do so. I know I could just go out and buy a new one but bar this it looks and works great and I'm loath to just dump it due to a couple of spots of rust. Any one done this before ??..
Ros3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15th January 2019, 18:50   #2
Avulon
This is my second home
 
1.8t Tourer

Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Tanelorn
Posts: 4,830
Thanks: 956
Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts
Default

I wouldn't use hammerite.... Use same or similar paint to the original - remember it has to be food safe as well. Apart from that, what's the worst that could happen?


__________________
Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk)

Where?:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn
Mods/Retrofits:

PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors
To do:
puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button
Avulon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15th January 2019, 18:59   #3
Ros3
This is my second home
 
Rover 75 V6 saloon (gone to the Rover garage in the sky), Mazda mx5 Phoenix.

Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Cumnock
Posts: 3,214
Thanks: 347
Thanked 157 Times in 92 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Avulon View Post
I wouldn't use hammerite.... Use same or similar paint to the original - remember it has to be food safe as well. Apart from that, what's the worst that could happen?


Why not Hammerite though ??..
Ros3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15th January 2019, 19:08   #4
KWIL
Precise
 
Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE

Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Fleet
Posts: 2,936
Thanks: 630
Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts
Default

Rusty? I have only had stainless steel as the inner box of a microwave.

Would it not be better to clean up and treat with one of the phosphate treatments (Jenolite etc) so as to stabilise the rust and then leave alone?
KWIL is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15th January 2019, 19:22   #5
Ros3
This is my second home
 
Rover 75 V6 saloon (gone to the Rover garage in the sky), Mazda mx5 Phoenix.

Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Cumnock
Posts: 3,214
Thanks: 347
Thanked 157 Times in 92 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by KWIL View Post
Rusty? I have only had stainless steel as the inner box of a microwave.

Would it not be better to clean up and treat with one of the phosphate treatments (Jenolite etc) so as to stabilise the rust and then leave alone?
Was going to give it a coat of kurust then overcoat.. Just not sure on which paint to use..
Ros3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15th January 2019, 19:35   #6
stevestrat
This is my second home
 
ZT260 #243 (resting)

Join Date: May 2010
Location: Prestonpans
Posts: 22,424
Thanks: 650
Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts
Default

I'd guess it would need to be some kind of enamel paint but I think you'd need to ask somewhere more knowledgeable than here. If you use any old paint there's the possibility of toxic fumes when the microwave is operating.

Dunno if this is any help.
__________________
Steve


T4 Location Map
stevestrat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15th January 2019, 19:38   #7
Ros3
This is my second home
 
Rover 75 V6 saloon (gone to the Rover garage in the sky), Mazda mx5 Phoenix.

Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Cumnock
Posts: 3,214
Thanks: 347
Thanked 157 Times in 92 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by stevestrat View Post
I'd guess it would need to be some kind of enamel paint but I think you'd need to ask somewhere more knowledgeable than here. If you use any old paint there's the possibility of toxic fumes when the microwave is operating.

Dunno if this is any help.
That's great mate, I now have the info I need. Many thanks.
Ros3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16th January 2019, 14:32   #8
zedhed
Posted a thing or two
 
zt saloon turbo

Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Tipton
Posts: 1,461
Thanks: 1
Thanked 167 Times in 132 Posts
Default

Would imagine they would have probably been powder coated from new.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
zedhed is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16th January 2019, 19:59   #9
Nobby
Aged to perfection!
 
Nobby's Avatar
 
Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer

Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Princes Risborough
Posts: 639
Thanks: 405
Thanked 423 Times in 226 Posts
Default

Ross, here you go https://www.kitchenwareonline.com/PB...yABEgL6iPD_BwE
__________________
Nobby.......

Sometimes I talk to myself, Then we both LAUGH!

Nobby is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17th January 2019, 22:27   #10
Neil1
I really should get out more.......
 
MG ZT-T CDTI Auto

Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Newton Abbot
Posts: 2,624
Thanks: 1,342
Thanked 518 Times in 425 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ros3 View Post
So we have a fairly decent micro, had it a few years now, it's a good size and works very well for everything we need. However the top of it inside has gone rusty in a couple of places, what I wondered is can I sand the rust down and hammerite the area ??.. Would it be safe to do so. I know I could just go out and buy a new one but bar this it looks and works great and I'm loath to just dump it due to a couple of spots of rust. Any one done this before ??..
There is a few here on Amazon
Neil1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 01:58.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright © 2006-2023, The Rover 75 & MG ZT Owners Club Ltd