I used this spray paint in the video on my microwave: amzn.to/2vKJGtE I have more info on my web page here: www.greendept.com/maximpulse/tools/repaint-microwave.html
I used this technique on my microwave yesterday, the rust was in a ring all around the bottom. This technique works and the spray can of microwave cavity paint did a great job. It took a lot of thin coats but it covered it as it should. The part of the video showing how to tape the interior and create like a little mini paint booth of the microwave was also super helpful. Thanks so much for posting this comprehensive video.
Good for you! I am in the midst of making a "part 2" video. I found the paint worked great everywhere except the specific circle where the wheels are directly grinding on the paint. So to make a buffer I purchased a sheet of silicone and I'll be cutting it out to fit under the three-armed thing with wheels to protect where the wheels contact the paint. This is the sheet I bought: amzn.to/2MxqfvA I'll need to cut out a circle in the center and probably trim a tiny bit of the the corners, but it seems to otherwise fit perfectly. I have high hopes it will bullet-proof the floor where the wheels touch the paint. Hope that makes sense…I guess that's why God made RUclips videos.
Have fun! I'm glad I plunged ahead and did it to our microwave. Be sure to watch my longer RUclips video of the process, too! ruclips.net/video/-da-m47aq1M/видео.html
Oh wow, you've made it look soooo easy, thank you Maxim. I'm going to try this. It's the whole of my microwave that needs a repaint inside. Your video is great and I appreciate it.. 👌👍😊
Thanks for this video, you just saved me a couple hundred Dollars. Last night I was moving my microwave to fix some stuff on the wall, I opened to clean the inside of it and I noticed on the ceiling the paint is been pelling, I believe for a while cuz it has a lot of rust already , I was so upset and about to dump it on the trash but something was telling me to do a little research and here I'm. I bought this microwave less than two years ago and I can't believe how cheap is the paint this companies use. Thanks again for this video, really helpful 👌👌👌😱
Thank you so much for this video. Although I thought it would be impossible to repair my badly rusted microwave interior, I decided to check RUclips anyway. You just saved me a lot of money. Now onward to Amazon to place my order for the paint!!!
You're welcome! I am about to make a "Part two" video of laying a silicone mat over the floor of the microwave so the wheels won't grind through the paint. You can see the kind of mat I bought here: amzn.to/2DjwW16 It does require a little trimming around the edges and cutting out a circle in the center, but I think it will make the microwave pretty bulletproof.
Thank you for this fabulous tutorial, this has happened to a few of my microwaves. I am wiping out the micro every time i use it as it is creating moisture that lies at the bottom, under the plate (which you cannot see), this has lead to the rusting. I am a bit fed up having to buy a new microwave, after this starts to happen, so now I can repair this one. Fabulous. This is such a great tutorial. thank you for sharing it.
Thank you for this video and your website! Was very easy to follow and no hot spots after running it for a minute w/ a cup of water. I suspect cooking grits/soups in the microwave and the condensation from it was what caused it to rust. I'll be putting either a paper towel over the bowl to catch the steam or get a microwave splatter cover from now on. Be SURE to wear a mask specifically for painting and cleaning gloves when doing this. I messed around and didn't have the right mask and had to stop due to the fumes until I could order the proper mask then had no issues. I also ordered the silicone mat to put the rollers on and sprayed the microwave with some Rust-Oleum high heat spray paint for grills and stoves just to be safe.
Good for you! The silicone mat has been a great addition to our microwave. It sure protects the paint from the carousel's grinding wheels. I leave the door open for a few minutes after cooking to let the steam and moisture escape. Thanks for your report on your experiences.
You're welcome! One addition: I put down a silicone mat and that kept the wheels from grinding off the nice, new paint. More info on this here: maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
Thanks so much for posting. So inspiring to see people still repairing home appliances - so much better for the fragile environment. How is the repair holding up 18 months later. Have you had to redo it a few times? Thanks again.
All the paint has held up perfectly except for a circle right under the wheels. So that bit needs some attention again. I hope to get around to doing one more video showing a few more tricks. So much to do, so little time…
Thank you, I just ordered the paint from your site's Amazon link . My microwave has the identical interior, so that's an added bonus when I do the masking. I would imagine the sanding will be the critical step in the process - can't wait to start! Thank you and best regards!!!
@@maximpulse Yes Sir, I'll follow up with the results, and yes, it's amazing there's not more of a market for microwave paint - it's ok though, I guess we really only need one... Thanks again!
Good for you! And since I made this video I added a silicone mat protection for the floor of the microwave. Now there is no chance of the turntable wheels grinding away the new pretty paint! You can see that here on my web page: maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
Was heating up some quick coffee today and the fucker started popping crazy on me lol it never even occurred to me that rust could be the issue until I did a quick inspection. Thank you for taking the time to do this. This will be a fun little project.
Let me know how it turns out! I believe it is good to not spray too lightly because it results in a sort of matte surface. A good thickness of paint results in a glossy surface which I think is more durable. But then too heavy and the paint tends to bubble so some experimentation is needed.
I guess so! That's what cleaning the surface with solvents ensures. The solvents remove or displace the water from the initial cleanup. Some folks are spraying a coat of good primer before the special microwave spray paint, too.
Dang, you really went to town on this short version video of how to paint the inside of a microwave. I imagine on the long version you went to the big city😎😉😂. Excellent video! It convinced me that it’s not worth repainting the inside of a microwave unless one has great patience, which I don’t.
The decision as to whether it's worth the effort is directly related to how "valuable" the microwave is. This built in microwave/oven combo goes for over $2000! And no, one can't replace just the microwave half. That's worth a bit of extra effort. Patience is revealed where none was previously suspected. Stand alone microwaves are so cheap…in those cases it may not be worth the effort.
Glad if my experiment helps you. One more thing, you can turn off the circuit breaker if you want to. I can't recall if I mentioned that in the video. Also I made sure if the light was on I had the door open to release heat. I guess that's two things…
LOVE this video. I have a small crack inside and on the front of the door. I am going to use JB Weld on the inside/outside and Microwave paint for inside. Since my fix is small, I using the bottle paint.
Excellent video. The problem in our microwave is the top. Can it be sprayed without taking the microwave out of the cabinet because I think it is attached to the oven?
The microwave in my video is built-in so I did not remove it. I don't know how well the aerosol spray can spray upwards, but otherwise I think you can use it to spray anywhere including the top (ceiling). You can experiment by taking a cardboard box outside and trying to spray the inside top of the box. You may be able to spray by just tipping the spray can back a bit. It's always a good idea to practice outside first because that way you get the hang of how far away you need to be to get a good distribution of the spray. I found doing many thin layers worked best (thick layers tended to bubble and peel off). I have a longer video showing a lot more details here: ruclips.net/video/-da-m47aq1M/видео.html
Can I just sand off the old paint and use some sort of primer? I don’t care if it’s white. I can’t get that paint where I live. It’s a microwave someone donated for a clubhouse. It is rusted inside everywhere.
I did a repair like yours, prepped the floor, and used the same specialized microwave paint. It only lasted about 5 months before it was rusting again. I prepped it again, used appliance paint, but this time I put a layer of 0.080 inch non-BPA polypropylene, cut to fit the bottom of where the rollers track. After 20 months, there is some rusting, but not nearly as much as just a few months without it. I'm going to spread on some appliance paint and let it go for another 2 years.
Hi! Very interesting! Where did you get the "0.080 inch non-BPA polypropylene"? I ask because I am preparing a new video with the re-painting procedure plus using a silicone mat I bought to protect the paint from the grinding rollers. I'd love to include your solution, too. I wish these built-in microwaves weren't so crazy expensive…but better to nurse it along than spend $2000.
Fair question. A relative of mine works in a company that makes machined plastic parts, and his uncle owned the company. They found the material in stock, and cut the parts for me. If there was a large demand from the market, it might be possible to get supply, but as far as I can see, only you and I have reported this rusting as a problem.
@@tquinn2 Thanks for the thorough reply. So I guess I'll stick with trying this commonly available silicone, microwave safe sheet first. How sweet to have relatives in such a business to be able to call on. I'm a basement inventor…and none of my relatives is any sort of resource like that. Heh, maybe that's why I had to learn to do stuff!
Very helpful video, thank you! I also used the written directions on your website and had a first pass at our microwave. I suspect the rust was from a combo of not opening the door to let steam dissipate and the wheels getting a bit jagged (sanded those down and hope that'll help). I want to get the silicone pad you mentioned in your writeup, too, but it's hard to find a good deal that'll ship to Canada. Would other silicone pads work? Lastly, what do you use to clean your microwave? We use an all purpose cleaner with vinegar base, but I read that that can ruin the paint over time. As always, thanks for your help! Hoping we can keep our otherwise functional microwave out of the landfill for awhile yet!
Probably any silicone pad (cut to fit) would work. The pizza pad just happened to be the right size. I have to smile about how to clean the new surface because I have an OCD partner and she gets to such chores long before I even consider needing to do them. But in general warm, soapy water is a good first step as it would likely do the least possible harm. Your vinegar-base cleaner would probably be OK as long as you aren't leaving it on too long. It seems to me having water penetrate the paint and then turning to steam is part of what "boils" the paint off over time. That's why I always leave the door open after anything which produces steam. I think we are doomed to eventually repeat touching up our beautiful paint jobs, but as you say, we are extending the life each time we redo the paint. But it can be years before that is necessary. [insert trite Buddhist quote about change being the only constant here]
Hey; Since i rarely clean my MW, i wasn't too shocked to see peeling paint and rust. The rust and peeling is underneath the big glass tray. I've seen nor heard any sort of sparking and i'm quite certain that no junk is getting into my covered food as i cook. Everywhere else inside the cavity is fine. Can't i just live with the mess as long as it's contained underneath the glass tray? I will scrap it down and clean off the rust. What do you think? Am I in danger? Thanks
The reason the microwave is a metal box is because it makes microwaves. If you look closely at the glass door you'll see there is a screen with tiny holes. That is there to stop the microwaves from escaping. You can Google the dangers of being exposed to microwaves. So here is the danger in theory: if the metal box winds up rusting through then microwaves can escape through those holes. I really don't know what danger that might cause.
Thanks Maxim! This is exactly the video I needed to see. Any advice on if the rust/paint bubbling is more wide-spread than just the bottom of the microwave? I'm keen to fix up the current one we have, but I'm not sure when to call it quits.
First off, one doesn't want paint sneaking through the ventilation holes, so (as you see in the video) I made sure to cover any holes. At the same time be aware that the light can generate a lot of heat, so if you have to block the holes that ventilate the light for a long time, you might want to flip off the circuit breaker to it. I think I made a flap which I could flip down during painting and up while drying in my video. In my humble opinion, the only essential thing in a functioning box is to recognize that the sheet metal is what contains the microwaves. If the metal has holes rusted right through then waves could leak out. But the glass door has, to quote GE, a "mesh screen, which is scientifically designed to allow viewing into the microwave, reflects the microwave energy and prevents it from passing through the window or plastic". So there are a thousand tiny holes in that screen and it still stops microwaves somehow. So if all you have is missing paint and superficial rust, then one can go to town sanding, scraping, cleaning and repainting. I masked off most of my box because only the floor needed repainting and there was no need to redo the sides or top. I always like to say, "Good art means making it look like you did it on purpose." That's why I masked off a symmetrical floor area…so anyone looking in would imagine it was meant to be that way. At the same time, if only you and people who love and forgive you will be judging your finished job, you can just limit your re-painting to the bad areas. Sorry to babble on so long on what probably comes down to being a personal call.
@@maximpulse Thank-you for your generous reply. I will make sure to cover the ventilation and light (but keep the microwave turned off to avoid any heat issues). I think I will focus on the floor and any seams (between floor and sides of microwave). That way, with a plan, I can be intentional about my work. At the end of the day, the rest of the paint is bubbling but isn't full-on exposed rust, so I won't worry about that. And if it all turns to custard, my flatmates'll forgive me, and I can always buy a decent 2nd hand one. :) Thanks for your advice.
I wish I knew! Especially considering how they charge $2000+ for these beasts. I do think this particular microwave is worse than others, but I don't really know for sure.
I hot my paint specifically the exact one you used for 7$ off a cheap site tookn4 days to get here but I'm about to redo mine tomorrow tysvm for this and the extended video. Also wanted to ask. What scouring stuff did you use? Will comet work? That's what I have as of now.
I have a web page here which describes all the materials and steps: maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html Anyway, I see I used Barkeeper's Friend as a scouring powder. It cleans off the dirt and such without scratching the shiny paint surface. I is famous for being made of feldspar, a powder which scours without scratching. Plus it does not contain bleach.
@@maximpulse ty for taking the time to answer me back man. I really appreciate it. Most don't answer at all no matter how new or old the video was. So for real, thank you and I'll lyk how it turns out tomorrow. Have a great night man.
@@nikkilovetheyardsale-again2608 Thank you for thanking me. You made me smile. By the way, one thing you'll see on my web page is something I added long after I made the video: a silicone mat. The mat prevents the wheels from grinding away the nice paint you sprayed on. It has worked wonderfully and is cheap. I also replaced the roller wheel thingie (mine has 3 arms) that holds up the glass plate and contacted the painted floor. That wasn't really necessary but at some point one just says, "What the Hell?" and goes whole hog.
I think a couple years. Putting in a silicone mat has really made things a lot better. It protects the paint from the wheels much better. More details on my page here: www.maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
Very nice job sir! I have this same problem with my microwave but the rust has eaten through and it created a hole big enough for the little wheels to drop into. What can I do about that? Is it fixable?
The metal shell is there to prevent the microwaves escaping and doing nasty things, so I can't say if your microwave is too far gone or not. Usually there is a second metal box around the box where the cooking happens, but yours may be plastic or something else. One thing you could try is to buy a silicone mat like this: amzn.to/2Zz2wBp You would need to trim a little at the outer corners to fit, and then cut out a circle in the center, and then the mat can rest flat in the channel where the wheels ride. But with the mat the wheels can ride on the mat instead of the rusty floor. This is kind of a new frontier, so watch when you try it out make sure it works as you would like (there's my big disclaimer in case you missed it!). I plan on doing this myself and making an updated video (one of these fine days).
@@courtlandsummers8559 You're welcome! Come back and let us know how it worked for you. One more stray thought…I'm sure you know this, but do remember to clean under the mat sometimes. Silicone cleans up so easily it's a pleasure.
i take great care of my appliances, i dont like how all modern stuff is made to break after a few years. my dryer is literally from the end of Regans first term & i bet a dollar it dries clothes better than any fancy looking modern model. Same goes for my chest freezer, its a 1972 coldpoint by Sears, before they were bought. it works perfectly. recently i noticed my 12 yr old GE microwave had a spot of paint peeled under the tray rollers, and a small sport on the door interior. they told me nothing could be done, but im sure as shit not buying a new POS just over some chipped paint.
I agree 1000% !!! My dryer is from…gad…1980? And still runs great. I have replaced a roller and maybe the motor along the way, but it's a reliable friend. I think the problem with these microwaves is peculiar to some bad paint selections made. And then to make it impossible to replace the microwave is criminal, but probably not illegal… And to have a whole new replacement cost upwards of $2000 is [expletive removed] !!! I finally had to bend and allow my more powerful mate to get her dream front loading washer (to replace our perfectly good top loading washer of 30 years faithful service) and she swears by the new one…but I did a ton of research and I think this just happens to be a "good one". I hope in 20 years we'll be saying "They don't make washers like this anymore…"
Hi, thank you for this video its very helpful but I do have a question... at the place where the rust it some water seems to bubble and seep through, what can i use that is a safe sealant that will not be affected with the heat when using the microwave? Thank you in advance
If you spray too thick of a layer of paint it can bubble. Then one needs to sand that down and spray additional thinner layers. You can practice beforehand on a piece of cardboard. Once you have a shinny layer of paint, before replacing the glass ray, etc, you test it by putting a cup of water in and running it for a few minutes. Then you can feel the painted area and see if it is is heating more than the surrounding area. That's how you know if is not being affected any more than the surrounding area.
I do miss my microwave / exhaust fan. Moved to the EU and they have never seen these before. Big problem here is that most cook tops are only around 24"(60cm) while our ovens and cook top run about 34 to 36" in width.
Yes! And when I watch BBC TV I notice so many apartment kitchens with washer/dryers under the counter! And no dishwasher… I sometimes email with people in countries where they basically have no clothes dryers as their climate is so warm and dry hang drying is easy.
A lot of people use counter top dishwashers in the EU. Bathrooms are another place where one might find a washer. Dryers are a relatively new thing for southern EU countries. Most are of a new generation where they use refrigerative evaporation to dry clothes, takes a bit longer. I brought a Waser and dryer from the states designed for 220 volts. Dryer is resistive and chews a lot of electricity and washer is a top loader that uses a lot of water but I recycle the water to a catch container and use it to water ornamentals in the yard.
I really can't say for sure, but I have used this paint myself and I don't detect any fumes or smells or taste or anything. The seller says it is for painting inside microwave ovens, but who knows why they say that? Their Amazon listing says, "Microwave cavity paint which provides a "like new" finish on the inside of your microwave." amzn.to/387fFp7 It's the only product I know of for this purpose. I did let it dry for a few days before using it to let the solvents evaporate, of course. And my microwave was painted originally as it came from the factory and I have no idea what was used to paint it at the factory either. Life is a mystery wrapped in an enigma, eh?
Thank you! One more thing…since I made this video I added a silicone mat to the bottom of my microwave and that prevented the turntable wheels from grinding my shiny new paint off! Yay! More info/links on my web page here: maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
I have this one Exact microwave! I wish it would let me send you the picture of mine. It’s awful! I thought it was something I did, but I see it not. Thanks for sharing!
We are kindred spirits! I think it is a combination of bad design and bad paint. But I'll never really know. I have found after the second time I repainted that adding a silicone mat under the wheels has stopped the carousel wheels from grinding the paint off. See an explanation on my web page here: maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html You can see how the price of this mat jumps around here: camelcamelcamel.com/product/B00032S0IE
@@angelaramshur2700 I have repainted mine twice now. After the second time I bought an inexpensive silicone mat to put under the wheels. That has protected the paint on the floor nicely!
Sure. The new paint (as seen in the video) held up everywhere except where the wheels run over the floor. I forget how long it took for the wheels to grind off the paint directly under them, but that took a good while. So I repainted just where the wheels were grinding off the paint and then added a silicone mat between the wheels and the painted floor. I cut a hole in the center where the 3-wheeled thingie's axle goes thru the floor. This has been pretty darned bulletproof since then. I have a photo and link to the mat here (and instructions, etc): maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html Also, I suspect part of the cause of the original problem was steam in the compartment, so I tend to leave the door slightly ajar for half a minute to allow moisture to escape.
It's easy for them to say that, but then I realized a new oven and microwave would be over $2000…yipes! And I can't replace just the microwave…we'd have to replace the whole thing. Sheesh.
@@virginiareid5336 I am mystified why some microwave ovens have paint that peels so badly and others never seem to age at all. Seems to me there ought to be a recall of the faulty paint jobs, but apparently there's no accountability. Oh well…
maximpulse, When I called yesterday, she kept wanting my model number to see what they had in stock close to it. When I said no thank you, she couldn't get me off the phone fast enough! 😆😆😆
Of course they say replace it. Our Samsung started rusting after about a year. They said it's because the microwave was dirty and that caused the rust. My microwave has always been spotless, maybe it happened because I always washed the plate and I didn't get it dry enough. I had a little cheap microwave for 15 years and it never rusted and only replaced it because I wanted it off the counter. I would never buy a Samsung again.
It couldn't hurt to replace the wheels and/or turnstile. I don't know what difference it would make though. I have found all my paint held up well except where the wheels managed to grind through the paint and it has rusted again. I have a solution to that which I hope to make another video of. I bought this mat ( amzn.to/2Xfhw6p) to put between the wheels and the paint. I am going to cut out the center (like a donut) and trim the corners so it lays flat on the microwave's floor. That should prevent any future damage and not require replacing the wheels or turnstile. Plus the mat is washable. I plan to repaint in the spring when I can open the windows again! Then I can make a whole new video.
It looks beautiful. BUT...the original paint was, I believe, baked on to a very clean, prepared surface that had been coated with a primer or other preparation. My concern is: though your result LOOKS wonderful, how long can it be expected to last? I really have my doubts about its lasting more than a few months against the pressure of the little wheel in the rotation track. That would be a great deal of work for a short ride. I think the better, easier solution is to place a flat plate on the floor of the unit and let the microwave-save container rest motionless thereon. Use it until the klystron or the electonics wear out. Edited additional remark: If you are concerned about rotation, stop the unit at half-time and rotate the food container 180°. (pi radians)
You have a great points. When I did this it was the only repair method available and I followed the exact directions from the paint manufacturer. I haven't been able to discover how my microwave was produced (baked on or epoxy paint or whatever) or exactly why certain microwaves suffer this flaking problem. I have been researching what might be an acceptable buffer between the wheels and the floor…the wheels are attached to three axles which have a center which has to interlock with a turning mechanism beneath the floor. That means there is a limit to the thickness of the liner one might use. Plus if it heats up, that could damage the painted floor, too. It's stupid for such an expensive built-in appliance to have this problem and the manufacturer offers no solutions. I will be doing a followup video which will include all the points you mention.
I don't really know what makes this paint suitable for microwaves. Maybe the paint company just stuck the label on the can to sell it to people like you and me. What country are you in?
I used the spray paint shown in my video because it is the oly paint I could find that specifically says it is for inside a microwave. I know there are "touch up" paints for appliances that come in containers like fingernail polish complete with the tiny brush. I don't know if they are OK for microwave interiors. Otherwise I don't know of any paint you can apply with a brush. What paint are you thinking of using?
@@ghendricks4898 I see that is only 1/2 ounce so it is a very tiny amount of paint! And at Amazon it is $10. amzn.to/3p9CyAm I read the reviews and there are some good and many not. I think you'd have to sand well and then paint several layers, sanding between each layer. You could blow $15 on the spray paint and have a lot more…6 ounces…12 times as much paint. amzn.to/3mEDivy
Is the manufacturer of the microwave using cheaply made products the problem? I’ve had microwaves last me a lot longer than several years that never had paint peeling in the circle ? Cheaply made ??? Mine is a Panasonic. The 1st Panasonic I had lasted until the magnetron unit wore out. Now I have the same model unit # but only years newer. My old unit paint never peeled after all those years. What’s causing the cheaper version this poor quality????
How do you know it was a decision based on cost? It could simply have been a bad decision in choosing a type of coating process. I have never read any article that describes how the metal cabinets were prepared or what primer was used or what the coating was or how it was applied. It isn't exactly the sort of topic that draws investigators or memoirs of engineers or painters.
Hi. I followed your instructions to the tee in preparing my microwave for respray. However after respraying the microwave, the paint started to bubble as it dried. What could have caused this?
Two things can cause bubbling. One is not cleaning the surface thoroughly. Oils can prevent the paint from sticking. That's why one cleans with mineral spirits and lets them evaporate completely. One could clean with alcohol to remove oils, but again, let it dry completely before painting. Second, and for me more common, is simply spraying too much paint in one spot. Spraying in a light, dusting pattern allows the paint to lay down in smooth layers. Too much paint and it bubbles. I had a bubble in my latest re-paint. So I waited for it to dry enough so I could sand it down flat. Then I re-painted but in very thin layers. I suppose there could be other reasons, but those are the two I know of.
@@vashika0805 You might also practice spraying a piece of cardboard outdoors, just to get the knack of spraying lightly, "in a dusting motion". Then waiting for drying between light coats. Good luck!
I wish I knew! There is only one kind of paint which says it is specifically for microwaves. Amazon sells it here: amzn.to/3HuWsii I also have links on my web page here: maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html I have searched all over for specific information from microwave manufacturers and they aren't sharing any information about re-painting their microwaves or what kind of paint they use. And other web pages (not manufacturers) just make guesses about what is safe or not. Bottom line, if you use something NOT specified for inside microwaves you are gambling. Sigh.
I have a web page with all sorts of instructions, links and so forth: maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html More specifically, the paint is available here: amzn.to/3MyN14w
Yes, this is the short version. The long version is here: ruclips.net/video/-da-m47aq1M/видео.html And so what if the rest is common sense? Not everyone knows everything already. If I didn't show all this, step-by-step, then viewers would have to search around finding other videos on prepping and so forth. I didn't make this video just for people who know everything about prepping and painting and only need the name of the paint. It's for anyone thinking of repainting their microwave. It was not made specifically for you and your specific singular question. The title of the video is: "How to repaint inside your microwave". It is what the title says it is. All you needed to do was to Google "microwave paint" and you would have seen the number 1 item in the list is the microwave spray paint on Amazon.
Plus there are links several times in the video to go to my web page for sources and instructions: maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html The little text boxes in the top right lead to the web page. Maybe you can't see them for some odd reason.
I don't know if you can use regular spray paint. I am not sure what is special about this spray paint. I know it uses acetone as its solvent. There is a bit of mystery. I can feel the microwave paint is very hard About two weeks ago I re-painted my microwave and I sprayed regular primer first, and then the special microwave paint and nothing unusual has happened since then. If it were me, I would use regular spray paint and let it dry at least two days before using the microwave…just to let the solvent completely evaporate. When you first try the microwave, put a cup of water in it (no turntable…empty except for the cup of water) and then run it for a minute. Then feel where you painted to make sure there aren't any hot spots. Then repeat for 2 minutes and again feel for hot spots. I can't promise anything, but that's what I would do if I was in Ecuador. Plus I would go pet a llama and/or an alpaca…we don't have many of them up in Minnesota, USA!
The paints made for the inside of a microwave oven are usually enamel. "Rust-Oleum High Heat" is an enamel paint. The inside walls of a microwave oven do not reach the temperature levels that "Rust-Oleum High Heat" paint is designed to withstand -- 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit.
@@bradfordpowell6559 Where did you get your information on what sort of paint is used in a microwave at the factory? When I search for that information all I find is undocumented articles/blogs that don't actually know anything definite. Even GE doesn't share much (see below). The main thing is to test for hot spots after painting. And obviously check to see if it smells or smokes. The "official" microwave paint is an acetone-based paint. Some enamel paints are mineral spirits-based. And some enamel paints have metallic particles which would not be recommended. "Enamel" is a pretty general term, I guess, describing appearance more than the contents of a product. I see Rust-oleum High Heat Spray paint is also acetone-based. www.rustoleum.com/MSDS/ENGLISH/7751830.pdf All GE does says is, "The cavity coating in our microwave ovens is selected to be safely used as a food-contact surface and meets our and applicable government requirements for such use. No lead or other toxic materials are added to the cavity coating material used in our microwave ovens." products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=16197
The paint is available at Amazon here: amzn.to/2yrELlv Bare metal from peeled paint can cause sparking. But it might be more than than just the paint peeling. Here is a good article about other possible causes: tortorbali.com/2017/10/13/why-your-microwave-oven-is-sparking-and-how-to-fix-it/
My problem was I cook grits in my microwave but of course it splashed over and it's starting to rust. I am hoping that the rust oleum paint that I have that's heavy duty might work in this. So I shall watch the video. I think there is hope. I have a nice microwave I just screwed it up cooking grits in it.
Usually paint bubbles when I sprayed too thick of a layer of paint. I had to learn to spray multiple very light "dusting" layers…allowing the paint to dry or get tacky between layers. Three or more light layers is better than fewer heavy layers. The other thing that can cause bubbles is if you don't clean with mineral spirits and let that dry completely. But really, every time I got a little impatient and sprayed too much, those spots would bubble. You can practice by going outdoors and spraying a few times into a cardboard box.
I have a page with where to get the paint plus all the steps laid out for you in particular (I've been waiting a long time for you to drop by). Here it is: www.greendept.com/maximpulse/tools/repaint-microwave.html
I was going to do this but the paint is $12 with shipping and I found a 900 watt oven on sale for $40, so I bought a new one. Probably should have gotten two.
Good for you! My built in wall oven + microwave is over $2000 to replace, so I have a different equation to deal with. And no…I can't just replace the microwave half…sigh.
Does anybody know if he has a recent update on this video.I went to the hardware store to buy some paint for this job and the guy there at the store said it doesnt last long. I'm hoping somebody on youtube knows.
Hi, I'm the the guy who made the video. I don't know why some guy at some hardware store said whatever, but this paint is very strong stuff. It has held up better than I hoped. When I saw some wear under the rollers, I cleaned, etc and resprayed and added a trimmed silicone mat and that really helped. The carousel rollers can grind way at any paint and a silicone mat is the perfect buffer. More info on the mat and other instructions here: www.maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html The microwave paint is available here: amzn.to/3SjrDGg and also here: amzn.to/3ShrKBR Also, I think the brand of built-in microwave/oven was badly planned for ventilation and so I tend to leave the door slightly ajar after cooking steamy foods to let the excess water escape more readily. Otherwise, I think a bit of elbow grease and sweat beats forking out over $2000 to replace the one-piece microwave/over combo. Sheesh, I got it on Craigslist practically new for $150 back in '09!
@@maximpulse tHANKS SO MUCH!!! Maybe the guy at the store had only heard of results from paint that wasnt the right kind to use!! Now I think its worth doing. My microwave isnt very new either but it works like new so I really wanted to keep it!! The damage to it is not much at all!! I leave its door open some also after cooking to let the steam and heat out! Well thanks again!!! I'm going to go by your great instructions and do it!! 👍👍
@@laragreene8328 Yes, this project requires a bit of pioneering spirit. As I mentioned elsewhere, I think it helped a lot to trim a silicone mat and place it between the microwave floor and the roller wheels. I "discovered" this idea after making my video. More about that here: www.maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
I don't claim to be an expert on surface prep. I believe the main idea is your are trying to remove any oils and dirt while leaving a dry surface. Paint thinner and mineral spirits, do that. Rubbing alcohol contains water…maybe it would work, but I don't know. What is your objection to mineral spirits/paint thinner?
One question not posed or answered -- other than aesthetics (not big in my household) what is the downside to using a microwave with its bottom rusted out? Watch out, I have two legit high-end scientists on call!
You really ought to ask your high-end legit scientists! If they can't answer your question then they'd be no use regardless, yes? I don't have any data on how microwaves interact with rust. I do recall hearing that the metal shell of the microwave serves to shield folks from the microwaves, so if the shell were truly rusted through then there would be greater cause for worry.
My 1.1 CF Magic Chef microwave developed the same chipping under the wheels after 5 months. Magic Chef replaced it no charge. Try the customer service of your microwave first. Reply
The microwave in the video goes for around $3000, so expense is relative. But I do wish I knew what (if anything) makes this microwave paint special. If I knew then I would point you to alternatives! Meanwhile, if you are only having problems with the floor under the round plate, see my web page for a possible quick fix by laying down a trimmed silicone mat. maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
What kind of spray paint did you use
I used this spray paint in the video on my microwave: amzn.to/2vKJGtE
I have more info on my web page here: www.greendept.com/maximpulse/tools/repaint-microwave.html
Morrigankate Sarangaya I wish I would've said that! ;-)
please send me spray paints name
@@shailendrasrivastava5093 follow links?
98QBP0302 Microwave Cavity Paint, 6 oz, Snow White
This man is a legend thanks for making a short version and long version 😭😭😭
Well! Thank you for making my day!
I used this technique on my microwave yesterday, the rust was in a ring all around the bottom. This technique works and the spray can of microwave cavity paint did a great job. It took a lot of thin coats but it covered it as it should. The part of the video showing how to tape the interior and create like a little mini paint booth of the microwave was also super helpful. Thanks so much for posting this comprehensive video.
Good for you! I am in the midst of making a "part 2" video. I found the paint worked great everywhere except the specific circle where the wheels are directly grinding on the paint.
So to make a buffer I purchased a sheet of silicone and I'll be cutting it out to fit under the three-armed thing with wheels to protect where the wheels contact the paint. This is the sheet I bought: amzn.to/2MxqfvA
I'll need to cut out a circle in the center and probably trim a tiny bit of the the corners, but it seems to otherwise fit perfectly. I have high hopes it will bullet-proof the floor where the wheels touch the paint. Hope that makes sense…I guess that's why God made RUclips videos.
yes, great video though I was confused about the light's being on when the oven was unplugged.
Wer can I buy this kind of paint?
4 years now, how long did it last?
Thank you so much for posting the video. I had assumed our microwave with part peeled ceiling was a goner.
It is nice to have real positive options! Good luck!
I have an older microwave that I wanna make pretty again so I thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting this DIY fix!!
Have fun! I'm glad I plunged ahead and did it to our microwave.
Be sure to watch my longer RUclips video of the process, too! ruclips.net/video/-da-m47aq1M/видео.html
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Oh wow, you've made it look soooo easy, thank you Maxim. I'm going to try this. It's the whole of my microwave that needs a repaint inside. Your video is great and I appreciate it.. 👌👍😊
It really is easy, but a bit tedious and requires a bit of patience. I found the result very satisfying.
Thanks for this video, you just saved me a couple hundred Dollars. Last night I was moving my microwave to fix some stuff on the wall, I opened to clean the inside of it and I noticed on the ceiling the paint is been pelling, I believe for a while cuz it has a lot of rust already , I was so upset and about to dump it on the trash but something was telling me to do a little research and here I'm. I bought this microwave less than two years ago and I can't believe how cheap is the paint this companies use. Thanks again for this video, really helpful 👌👌👌😱
I'm glad the video helped you. It's kinda neat what a tremendous library the internet has turned into.
Thank you so much for this video. Although I thought it would be impossible to repair my badly rusted microwave interior, I decided to check RUclips anyway. You just saved me a lot of money. Now onward to Amazon to place my order for the paint!!!
You're welcome!
I am about to make a "Part two" video of laying a silicone mat over the floor of the microwave so the wheels won't grind through the paint. You can see the kind of mat I bought here: amzn.to/2DjwW16
It does require a little trimming around the edges and cutting out a circle in the center, but I think it will make the microwave pretty bulletproof.
Thank you for this fabulous tutorial, this has happened to a few of my microwaves. I am wiping out the micro every time i use it as it is creating moisture that lies at the bottom, under the plate (which you cannot see), this has lead to the rusting. I am a bit fed up having to buy a new microwave, after this starts to happen, so now I can repair this one. Fabulous. This is such a great tutorial. thank you for sharing it.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for this video and your website! Was very easy to follow and no hot spots after running it for a minute w/ a cup of water. I suspect cooking grits/soups in the microwave and the condensation from it was what caused it to rust. I'll be putting either a paper towel over the bowl to catch the steam or get a microwave splatter cover from now on. Be SURE to wear a mask specifically for painting and cleaning gloves when doing this. I messed around and didn't have the right mask and had to stop due to the fumes until I could order the proper mask then had no issues.
I also ordered the silicone mat to put the rollers on and sprayed the microwave with some Rust-Oleum high heat spray paint for grills and stoves just to be safe.
Good for you!
The silicone mat has been a great addition to our microwave. It sure protects the paint from the carousel's grinding wheels.
I leave the door open for a few minutes after cooking to let the steam and moisture escape.
Thanks for your report on your experiences.
OK I can do this!! It's the same concept as sanding and masking cars!! I worked in a body shop for awhile !! Thank u very much
You're welcome!
One addition: I put down a silicone mat and that kept the wheels from grinding off the nice, new paint.
More info on this here:
maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
Thanks so much for posting. So inspiring to see people still repairing home appliances - so much better for the fragile environment. How is the repair holding up 18 months later. Have you had to redo it a few times? Thanks again.
All the paint has held up perfectly except for a circle right under the wheels. So that bit needs some attention again. I hope to get around to doing one more video showing a few more tricks. So much to do, so little time…
I am messaging from India, Bangalore can I get microwave paint here have I to dismantle the connection of wires to paint the inside surface
Can I get a reply for this message please
Thank you, I just ordered the paint from your site's Amazon link . My microwave has the identical interior, so that's an added bonus when I do the masking. I would imagine the sanding will be the critical step in the process - can't wait to start! Thank you and best regards!!!
Let me know how it turns out!
It sure is odd that there is only one microwave paint available in the world (that we know of).
@@maximpulse Yes Sir, I'll follow up with the results, and yes, it's amazing there's not more of a market for microwave paint - it's ok though, I guess we really only need one... Thanks again!
Does recommender get kickback from amazon?
Awesome!!!! My microwave paint internal side pull apart will check if I can buy that paint you used here in NZ
Awesome! I wanted to do this to my father-in-law's microwave! Thanks so much!!
Good for you!
And since I made this video I added a silicone mat protection for the floor of the microwave. Now there is no chance of the turntable wheels grinding away the new pretty paint!
You can see that here on my web page:
maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
You are a very thorough teacher.
Thank you! I recall clearly when I didn't know much of anything!!!
Very detailed! Awesome work!
Thank you!
And I have more info on my web page here:
maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
Thanks so much! I thought I was going to have to buy a new microwave.
Show is great man I like what you do and that's the way we learned it in school all I can say is you exactly way we learn in school thank you
Thank you!
Was heating up some quick coffee today and the fucker started popping crazy on me lol it never even occurred to me that rust could be the issue until I did a quick inspection. Thank you for taking the time to do this. This will be a fun little project.
Let me know how it turns out!
I believe it is good to not spray too lightly because it results in a sort of matte surface. A good thickness of paint results in a glossy surface which I think is more durable. But then too heavy and the paint tends to bubble so some experimentation is needed.
Good job ive got that as an issue to . As long as theres no moisture nor metall in the paint it should be Ok right ?
Regards Paul Roger
I guess so! That's what cleaning the surface with solvents ensures. The solvents remove or displace the water from the initial cleanup.
Some folks are spraying a coat of good primer before the special microwave spray paint, too.
Dang, you really went to town on this short version video of how to paint the inside of a microwave. I imagine on the long version you went to the big city😎😉😂. Excellent video! It convinced me that it’s not worth repainting the inside of a microwave unless one has great patience, which I don’t.
The decision as to whether it's worth the effort is directly related to how "valuable" the microwave is.
This built in microwave/oven combo goes for over $2000! And no, one can't replace just the microwave half. That's worth a bit of extra effort. Patience is revealed where none was previously suspected.
Stand alone microwaves are so cheap…in those cases it may not be worth the effort.
Looks easy enough to do. My wife is talking "new microwave" if this works it will be worth a 3 rounds of golf.....
I have the same brand microwave and the paint failed just like yours. Thanks for sharing and doing this video. Jason
Glad if my experiment helps you.
One more thing, you can turn off the circuit breaker if you want to. I can't recall if I mentioned that in the video.
Also I made sure if the light was on I had the door open to release heat.
I guess that's two things…
LOVE this video. I have a small crack inside and on the front of the door. I am going to use JB Weld on the inside/outside and Microwave paint for inside. Since my fix is small, I using the bottle paint.
Thanks and good luck!
Thanks for the helpful video about cleaning rust in the microwave
You're very welcome!
You did it sir the best and safest way. Great job you scored 💯!!!
Wow…you made my day.
I think I'll smile.
Fran said "Oh it is really nice" "very Scrubbable" "you did a good job, Maxim"...aka your getting "lucky" tonight cowboy!
Sometimes "lucky" is a couple extra hours of sleep…. ;-)
Excellent video. The problem in our microwave is the top. Can it be sprayed without taking the microwave out of the cabinet because I think it is attached to the oven?
The microwave in my video is built-in so I did not remove it.
I don't know how well the aerosol spray can spray upwards, but otherwise I think you can use it to spray anywhere including the top (ceiling).
You can experiment by taking a cardboard box outside and trying to spray the inside top of the box. You may be able to spray by just tipping the spray can back a bit.
It's always a good idea to practice outside first because that way you get the hang of how far away you need to be to get a good distribution of the spray.
I found doing many thin layers worked best (thick layers tended to bubble and peel off).
I have a longer video showing a lot more details here:
ruclips.net/video/-da-m47aq1M/видео.html
Very useful video. Thank you Maxim for this. You did a good job Maxim...You did a very good job Maxim :)
Since me mum passed on., I appreciate you filling in for her!
Smiles, Maxim
Can I just sand off the old paint and use some sort of primer? I don’t care if it’s white. I can’t get that paint where I live. It’s a microwave someone donated for a clubhouse. It is rusted inside everywhere.
Great job...I will do this ASAP!
Go get 'em tiger!
Step-by-step instructions and sources for materials are on my web site here:
maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
I did a repair like yours, prepped the floor, and used the same specialized microwave paint. It only lasted about 5 months before it was rusting again. I prepped it again, used appliance paint, but this time I put a layer of 0.080 inch non-BPA polypropylene, cut to fit the bottom of where the rollers track. After 20 months, there is some rusting, but not nearly as much as just a few months without it. I'm going to spread on some appliance paint and let it go for another 2 years.
Hi! Very interesting! Where did you get the "0.080 inch non-BPA polypropylene"?
I ask because I am preparing a new video with the re-painting procedure plus using a silicone mat I bought to protect the paint from the grinding rollers. I'd love to include your solution, too.
I wish these built-in microwaves weren't so crazy expensive…but better to nurse it along than spend $2000.
Fair question. A relative of mine works in a company that makes machined plastic parts, and his uncle owned the company. They found the material in stock, and cut the parts for me. If there was a large demand from the market, it might be possible to get supply, but as far as I can see, only you and I have reported this rusting as a problem.
@@tquinn2 Thanks for the thorough reply. So I guess I'll stick with trying this commonly available silicone, microwave safe sheet first.
How sweet to have relatives in such a business to be able to call on. I'm a basement inventor…and none of my relatives is any sort of resource like that. Heh, maybe that's why I had to learn to do stuff!
Very helpful video, thank you! I also used the written directions on your website and had a first pass at our microwave. I suspect the rust was from a combo of not opening the door to let steam dissipate and the wheels getting a bit jagged (sanded those down and hope that'll help). I want to get the silicone pad you mentioned in your writeup, too, but it's hard to find a good deal that'll ship to Canada. Would other silicone pads work? Lastly, what do you use to clean your microwave? We use an all purpose cleaner with vinegar base, but I read that that can ruin the paint over time. As always, thanks for your help! Hoping we can keep our otherwise functional microwave out of the landfill for awhile yet!
Probably any silicone pad (cut to fit) would work.
The pizza pad just happened to be the right size.
I have to smile about how to clean the new surface because I have an OCD partner and she gets to such chores long before I even consider needing to do them.
But in general warm, soapy water is a good first step as it would likely do the least possible harm.
Your vinegar-base cleaner would probably be OK as long as you aren't leaving it on too long. It seems to me having water penetrate the paint and then turning to steam is part of what "boils" the paint off over time. That's why I always leave the door open after anything which produces steam.
I think we are doomed to eventually repeat touching up our beautiful paint jobs, but as you say, we are extending the life each time we redo the paint. But it can be years before that is necessary.
[insert trite Buddhist quote about change being the only constant here]
Great, thanks for your advice and instructions.
I appreciate the kind comment and I'm glad my adventure is useful to you.
Thank you for this helpful video. I will try your techniques 😊
Go get 'em, tiger!
Nice to get approval 👌. Thank you.
I look for mine in the mail daily…
Hey; Since i rarely clean my MW, i wasn't too shocked to see peeling paint and rust. The rust and peeling is underneath the big glass tray. I've seen nor heard any sort of sparking and i'm quite certain that no junk is getting into my covered food as i cook. Everywhere else inside the cavity is fine. Can't i just live with the mess as long as it's contained underneath the glass tray? I will scrap it down and clean off the rust. What do you think? Am I in danger?
Thanks
The reason the microwave is a metal box is because it makes microwaves.
If you look closely at the glass door you'll see there is a screen with tiny holes. That is there to stop the microwaves from escaping.
You can Google the dangers of being exposed to microwaves.
So here is the danger in theory: if the metal box winds up rusting through then microwaves can escape through those holes.
I really don't know what danger that might cause.
Excellent 👍
Thanks Maxim! This is exactly the video I needed to see. Any advice on if the rust/paint bubbling is more wide-spread than just the bottom of the microwave? I'm keen to fix up the current one we have, but I'm not sure when to call it quits.
First off, one doesn't want paint sneaking through the ventilation holes, so (as you see in the video) I made sure to cover any holes. At the same time be aware that the light can generate a lot of heat, so if you have to block the holes that ventilate the light for a long time, you might want to flip off the circuit breaker to it. I think I made a flap which I could flip down during painting and up while drying in my video.
In my humble opinion, the only essential thing in a functioning box is to recognize that the sheet metal is what contains the microwaves. If the metal has holes rusted right through then waves could leak out. But the glass door has, to quote GE, a "mesh screen, which is scientifically designed to allow viewing into the microwave, reflects the microwave energy and prevents it from passing through the window or plastic". So there are a thousand tiny holes in that screen and it still stops microwaves somehow.
So if all you have is missing paint and superficial rust, then one can go to town sanding, scraping, cleaning and repainting.
I masked off most of my box because only the floor needed repainting and there was no need to redo the sides or top. I always like to say, "Good art means making it look like you did it on purpose." That's why I masked off a symmetrical floor area…so anyone looking in would imagine it was meant to be that way. At the same time, if only you and people who love and forgive you will be judging your finished job, you can just limit your re-painting to the bad areas.
Sorry to babble on so long on what probably comes down to being a personal call.
@@maximpulse Thank-you for your generous reply. I will make sure to cover the ventilation and light (but keep the microwave turned off to avoid any heat issues). I think I will focus on the floor and any seams (between floor and sides of microwave). That way, with a plan, I can be intentional about my work. At the end of the day, the rest of the paint is bubbling but isn't full-on exposed rust, so I won't worry about that. And if it all turns to custard, my flatmates'll forgive me, and I can always buy a decent 2nd hand one. :) Thanks for your advice.
@@jlang Sounds like a plan!
How to choosing pain ?
Its special paint ?
Can I use regular high temperature resistant paint for this?
Excellent video - Thank you so much
Thank you!
Maxim
Maximum GREAT job!!!
Seems like a load a hastle for the sake of fifty quid for a new one. How much did the paint cost?
Not 50…minimum $2000 for built-in. For me that's worth nursing it along for an extra 10 years.
What type of microwave can i buy that does NOT ever require this? One in which the paint doesn't ever flake off?
I wish I knew! Especially considering how they charge $2000+ for these beasts.
I do think this particular microwave is worse than others, but I don't really know for sure.
I hot my paint specifically the exact one you used for 7$ off a cheap site tookn4 days to get here but I'm about to redo mine tomorrow tysvm for this and the extended video. Also wanted to ask. What scouring stuff did you use? Will comet work? That's what I have as of now.
I have a web page here which describes all the materials and steps:
maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
Anyway, I see I used Barkeeper's Friend as a scouring powder. It cleans off the dirt and such without scratching the shiny paint surface. I is famous for being made of feldspar, a powder which scours without scratching. Plus it does not contain bleach.
@@maximpulse ty for taking the time to answer me back man. I really appreciate it. Most don't answer at all no matter how new or old the video was. So for real, thank you and I'll lyk how it turns out tomorrow. Have a great night man.
@@nikkilovetheyardsale-again2608 Thank you for thanking me. You made me smile.
By the way, one thing you'll see on my web page is something I added long after I made the video: a silicone mat. The mat prevents the wheels from grinding away the nice paint you sprayed on. It has worked wonderfully and is cheap.
I also replaced the roller wheel thingie (mine has 3 arms) that holds up the glass plate and contacted the painted floor. That wasn't really necessary but at some point one just says, "What the Hell?" and goes whole hog.
How long did the paint hold before you need to re do it?
I think a couple years.
Putting in a silicone mat has really made things a lot better. It protects the paint from the wheels much better.
More details on my page here:
www.maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
Very nice job sir! I have this same problem with my microwave but the rust has eaten through and it created a hole big enough for the little wheels to drop into. What can I do about that? Is it fixable?
The metal shell is there to prevent the microwaves escaping and doing nasty things, so I can't say if your microwave is too far gone or not. Usually there is a second metal box around the box where the cooking happens, but yours may be plastic or something else.
One thing you could try is to buy a silicone mat like this: amzn.to/2Zz2wBp
You would need to trim a little at the outer corners to fit, and then cut out a circle in the center, and then the mat can rest flat in the channel where the wheels ride. But with the mat the wheels can ride on the mat instead of the rusty floor.
This is kind of a new frontier, so watch when you try it out make sure it works as you would like (there's my big disclaimer in case you missed it!). I plan on doing this myself and making an updated video (one of these fine days).
@@maximpulse Wow, thank you for your quick and helpful reply. We will try this. :)
@@courtlandsummers8559 You're welcome! Come back and let us know how it worked for you.
One more stray thought…I'm sure you know this, but do remember to clean under the mat sometimes. Silicone cleans up so easily it's a pleasure.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
i take great care of my appliances, i dont like how all modern stuff is made to break after a few years. my dryer is literally from the end of Regans first term & i bet a dollar it dries clothes better than any fancy looking modern model. Same goes for my chest freezer, its a 1972 coldpoint by Sears, before they were bought. it works perfectly. recently i noticed my 12 yr old GE microwave had a spot of paint peeled under the tray rollers, and a small sport on the door interior. they told me nothing could be done, but im sure as shit not buying a new POS just over some chipped paint.
I agree 1000% !!!
My dryer is from…gad…1980? And still runs great. I have replaced a roller and maybe the motor along the way, but it's a reliable friend.
I think the problem with these microwaves is peculiar to some bad paint selections made.
And then to make it impossible to replace the microwave is criminal, but probably not illegal…
And to have a whole new replacement cost upwards of $2000 is [expletive removed] !!!
I finally had to bend and allow my more powerful mate to get her dream front loading washer (to replace our perfectly good top loading washer of 30 years faithful service) and she swears by the new one…but I did a ton of research and I think this just happens to be a "good one". I hope in 20 years we'll be saying "They don't make washers like this anymore…"
Hi, thank you for this video its very helpful but I do have a question... at the place where the rust it some water seems to bubble and seep through, what can i use that is a safe sealant that will not be affected with the heat when using the microwave? Thank you in advance
If you spray too thick of a layer of paint it can bubble. Then one needs to sand that down and spray additional thinner layers. You can practice beforehand on a piece of cardboard.
Once you have a shinny layer of paint, before replacing the glass ray, etc, you test it by putting a cup of water in and running it for a few minutes.
Then you can feel the painted area and see if it is is heating more than the surrounding area. That's how you know if is not being affected any more than the surrounding area.
great video ! thanks
I do miss my microwave / exhaust fan. Moved to the EU and they have never seen these before. Big problem here is that most cook tops are only around 24"(60cm) while our ovens and cook top run about 34 to 36" in width.
Yes! And when I watch BBC TV I notice so many apartment kitchens with washer/dryers under the counter! And no dishwasher…
I sometimes email with people in countries where they basically have no clothes dryers as their climate is so warm and dry hang drying is easy.
A lot of people use counter top dishwashers in the EU. Bathrooms are another place where one might find a washer. Dryers are a relatively new thing for southern EU countries. Most are of a new generation where they use refrigerative evaporation to dry clothes, takes a bit longer. I brought a Waser and dryer from the states designed for 220 volts. Dryer is resistive and chews a lot of electricity and washer is a top loader that uses a lot of water but I recycle the water to a catch container and use it to water ornamentals in the yard.
Good work. Isn’t this paint toxic for food when we use microwave?
I really can't say for sure, but I have used this paint myself and I don't detect any fumes or smells or taste or anything.
The seller says it is for painting inside microwave ovens, but who knows why they say that? Their Amazon listing says, "Microwave cavity paint which provides a "like new" finish on the inside of your microwave." amzn.to/387fFp7
It's the only product I know of for this purpose.
I did let it dry for a few days before using it to let the solvents evaporate, of course.
And my microwave was painted originally as it came from the factory and I have no idea what was used to paint it at the factory either.
Life is a mystery wrapped in an enigma, eh?
maximpulse did it last?
Great!
you helped me a lot 🙏
Yay! I'm glad!!!
will the food be safe to eat at first with chemicals used??
I can't actually say if it would be "safe", but we painted ours and after letting the solvents evaporate we have used it for years.
Thanks for the advise. Greatly appreciated.
You are welcome!
Very nice job.
Thank you!
One more thing…since I made this video I added a silicone mat to the bottom of my microwave and that prevented the turntable wheels from grinding my shiny new paint off! Yay!
More info/links on my web page here:
maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
@@maximpulse You are just full of great hacks.
@@philomath67 Thanks!
thank you!
Go get 'em!!!!
Very helpful
Yes, and this video was actually elected president!
I have this one Exact microwave! I wish it would let me send you the picture of mine. It’s awful! I thought it was something I did, but I see it not. Thanks for sharing!
We are kindred spirits!
I think it is a combination of bad design and bad paint. But I'll never really know.
I have found after the second time I repainted that adding a silicone mat under the wheels has stopped the carousel wheels from grinding the paint off.
See an explanation on my web page here:
maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
You can see how the price of this mat jumps around here:
camelcamelcamel.com/product/B00032S0IE
@@maximpulse yes I have the same oven and microwave with the same serial numbers.
@@angelaramshur2700 I have repainted mine twice now. After the second time I bought an inexpensive silicone mat to put under the wheels. That has protected the paint on the floor nicely!
Can the paint patch up some small holes too?
Could you please give us an update how the paint held up? Ty
Sure.
The new paint (as seen in the video) held up everywhere except where the wheels run over the floor. I forget how long it took for the wheels to grind off the paint directly under them, but that took a good while.
So I repainted just where the wheels were grinding off the paint and then added a silicone mat between the wheels and the painted floor. I cut a hole in the center where the 3-wheeled thingie's axle goes thru the floor.
This has been pretty darned bulletproof since then.
I have a photo and link to the mat here (and instructions, etc):
maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
Also, I suspect part of the cause of the original problem was steam in the compartment, so I tend to leave the door slightly ajar for half a minute to allow moisture to escape.
Can I use a high heat car paint, to paint it
Thank you so much. I was told by the manufacturing it was recommended to dis guard and buy a new one!
It's easy for them to say that, but then I realized a new oven and microwave would be over $2000…yipes! And I can't replace just the microwave…we'd have to replace the whole thing. Sheesh.
maximpulse , Mine is a countertop. I paid $119.00 for it a few years ago. The same model runs from $215.00 to $325.00 now.
@@virginiareid5336 I am mystified why some microwave ovens have paint that peels so badly and others never seem to age at all.
Seems to me there ought to be a recall of the faulty paint jobs, but apparently there's no accountability. Oh well…
maximpulse, When I called yesterday, she kept wanting my model number to see what they had in stock close to it. When I said no thank you, she couldn't get me off the phone fast enough! 😆😆😆
Of course they say replace it. Our Samsung started rusting after about a year. They said it's because the microwave was dirty and that caused the rust. My microwave has always been spotless, maybe it happened because I always washed the plate and I didn't get it dry enough. I had a little cheap microwave for 15 years and it never rusted and only replaced it because I wanted it off the counter. I would never buy a Samsung again.
Do you recommend replacing the turnstyle or wheels completely? Is it enough to scrub them? I'm concerned they may tear up the fresh paint job.
It couldn't hurt to replace the wheels and/or turnstile. I don't know what difference it would make though.
I have found all my paint held up well except where the wheels managed to grind through the paint and it has rusted again. I have a solution to that which I hope to make another video of.
I bought this mat ( amzn.to/2Xfhw6p) to put between the wheels and the paint. I am going to cut out the center (like a donut) and trim the corners so it lays flat on the microwave's floor. That should prevent any future damage and not require replacing the wheels or turnstile. Plus the mat is washable.
I plan to repaint in the spring when I can open the windows again! Then I can make a whole new video.
Thanks. I'm going to try to do my microwave tomorrow same issue on the bottom before I have to buy a new one.
Let me know how it turns out for you.
@@maximpulse I followed your directions and used the microwave paint that you suggested the job came out great thank you so much for your help
@@Stan-by6rc Yay! Thanks for letting me (and the whole world) know!!!
Here's a question has anyone changed the colour of the plastic trim around door and c control area?
Plus replaced decals indicators stickers
I haven't heard of anyone doing that. My grandkids put stickers all over the house but not there…
It helped me thanks
Yay!
It looks beautiful. BUT...the original paint was, I believe, baked on to a very clean, prepared surface that had been coated with a primer or other preparation. My concern is: though your result LOOKS wonderful, how long can it be expected to last? I really have my doubts about its lasting more than a few months against the pressure of the little wheel in the rotation track. That would be a great deal of work for a short ride. I think the better, easier solution is to place a flat plate on the floor of the unit and let the microwave-save container rest motionless thereon. Use it until the klystron or the electonics wear out.
Edited additional remark: If you are concerned about rotation, stop the unit at half-time and rotate the food container 180°. (pi radians)
You have a great points. When I did this it was the only repair method available and I followed the exact directions from the paint manufacturer. I haven't been able to discover how my microwave was produced (baked on or epoxy paint or whatever) or exactly why certain microwaves suffer this flaking problem.
I have been researching what might be an acceptable buffer between the wheels and the floor…the wheels are attached to three axles which have a center which has to interlock with a turning mechanism beneath the floor. That means there is a limit to the thickness of the liner one might use. Plus if it heats up, that could damage the painted floor, too.
It's stupid for such an expensive built-in appliance to have this problem and the manufacturer offers no solutions.
I will be doing a followup video which will include all the points you mention.
I thought the same, my wiseguy son just said "probably two weeks" (for repair's duration time)
I hope I can find microwave paint in my country!but if I don't can I used the other ordinary sprays?
I don't really know what makes this paint suitable for microwaves. Maybe the paint company just stuck the label on the can to sell it to people like you and me.
What country are you in?
Order online Amazon?
I would like to apply the paint with a brush - what do you recommend? Thank you!
I used the spray paint shown in my video because it is the oly paint I could find that specifically says it is for inside a microwave.
I know there are "touch up" paints for appliances that come in containers like fingernail polish complete with the tiny brush. I don't know if they are OK for microwave interiors.
Otherwise I don't know of any paint you can apply with a brush.
What paint are you thinking of using?
@@maximpulse ERP Microwave Oven Universal Cavity Touch Up Paint 98QBP0303 Snow Bright White
@@ghendricks4898 I see that is only 1/2 ounce so it is a very tiny amount of paint! And at Amazon it is $10. amzn.to/3p9CyAm
I read the reviews and there are some good and many not. I think you'd have to sand well and then paint several layers, sanding between each layer.
You could blow $15 on the spray paint and have a lot more…6 ounces…12 times as much paint. amzn.to/3mEDivy
@@maximpulse There are only a few small spots and I am not very good with spray painting!
@@ghendricks4898 Sounds like the little 1/2 oz bottle ought to be worth a try then!
Let us know how it holds up over time, if you can.
Is the manufacturer of the microwave using cheaply made products the problem? I’ve had microwaves last me a lot longer than several years that never had paint peeling in the circle ? Cheaply made ??? Mine is a Panasonic. The 1st Panasonic I had lasted until the magnetron unit wore out. Now I have the same model unit # but only years newer. My old unit paint never peeled after all those years. What’s causing the cheaper version this poor quality????
How do you know it was a decision based on cost?
It could simply have been a bad decision in choosing a type of coating process.
I have never read any article that describes how the metal cabinets were prepared or what primer was used or what the coating was or how it was applied. It isn't exactly the sort of topic that draws investigators or memoirs of engineers or painters.
Hi. I followed your instructions to the tee in preparing my microwave for respray. However after respraying the microwave, the paint started to bubble as it dried. What could have caused this?
Two things can cause bubbling.
One is not cleaning the surface thoroughly. Oils can prevent the paint from sticking. That's why one cleans with mineral spirits and lets them evaporate completely. One could clean with alcohol to remove oils, but again, let it dry completely before painting.
Second, and for me more common, is simply spraying too much paint in one spot. Spraying in a light, dusting pattern allows the paint to lay down in smooth layers. Too much paint and it bubbles.
I had a bubble in my latest re-paint. So I waited for it to dry enough so I could sand it down flat. Then I re-painted but in very thin layers.
I suppose there could be other reasons, but those are the two I know of.
Thank you very much for your reply. I will sand down and try spraying again.
@@vashika0805 You might also practice spraying a piece of cardboard outdoors, just to get the knack of spraying lightly, "in a dusting motion". Then waiting for drying between light coats. Good luck!
Thanks mate 👍
Good luck!
Can I use any kind of enamel paint?
I wish I knew!
There is only one kind of paint which says it is specifically for microwaves. Amazon sells it here: amzn.to/3HuWsii
I also have links on my web page here: maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
I have searched all over for specific information from microwave manufacturers and they aren't sharing any information about re-painting their microwaves or what kind of paint they use.
And other web pages (not manufacturers) just make guesses about what is safe or not. Bottom line, if you use something NOT specified for inside microwaves you are gambling. Sigh.
Where can i buy the can of spray paint from?
I have a web page with all sorts of instructions, links and so forth:
maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
More specifically, the paint is available here:
amzn.to/3MyN14w
@@maximpulse many thanks.
Is this the short version?? Most important question I came for is what kind of paint is best to use. The rest is common sense.
Yes, this is the short version.
The long version is here: ruclips.net/video/-da-m47aq1M/видео.html
And so what if the rest is common sense? Not everyone knows everything already. If I didn't show all this, step-by-step, then viewers would have to search around finding other videos on prepping and so forth.
I didn't make this video just for people who know everything about prepping and painting and only need the name of the paint. It's for anyone thinking of repainting their microwave. It was not made specifically for you and your specific singular question.
The title of the video is: "How to repaint inside your microwave". It is what the title says it is.
All you needed to do was to Google "microwave paint" and you would have seen the number 1 item in the list is the microwave spray paint on Amazon.
Plus there are links several times in the video to go to my web page for sources and instructions:
maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
The little text boxes in the top right lead to the web page. Maybe you can't see them for some odd reason.
I live in Ecuador. Can i use regular spray paint??
I don't know if you can use regular spray paint. I am not sure what is special about this spray paint. I know it uses acetone as its solvent. There is a bit of mystery. I can feel the microwave paint is very hard
About two weeks ago I re-painted my microwave and I sprayed regular primer first, and then the special microwave paint and nothing unusual has happened since then.
If it were me, I would use regular spray paint and let it dry at least two days before using the microwave…just to let the solvent completely evaporate.
When you first try the microwave, put a cup of water in it (no turntable…empty except for the cup of water) and then run it for a minute. Then feel where you painted to make sure there aren't any hot spots.
Then repeat for 2 minutes and again feel for hot spots.
I can't promise anything, but that's what I would do if I was in Ecuador. Plus I would go pet a llama and/or an alpaca…we don't have many of them up in Minnesota, USA!
The paints made for the inside of a microwave oven are usually enamel. "Rust-Oleum High Heat" is an enamel paint. The inside walls of a microwave oven do not reach the temperature levels that "Rust-Oleum High Heat" paint is designed to withstand -- 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit.
@@bradfordpowell6559 Where did you get your information on what sort of paint is used in a microwave at the factory? When I search for that information all I find is undocumented articles/blogs that don't actually know anything definite. Even GE doesn't share much (see below).
The main thing is to test for hot spots after painting. And obviously check to see if it smells or smokes.
The "official" microwave paint is an acetone-based paint. Some enamel paints are mineral spirits-based. And some enamel paints have metallic particles which would not be recommended. "Enamel" is a pretty general term, I guess, describing appearance more than the contents of a product.
I see Rust-oleum High Heat Spray paint is also acetone-based. www.rustoleum.com/MSDS/ENGLISH/7751830.pdf
All GE does says is,
"The cavity coating in our microwave ovens is selected to be safely used as a food-contact surface and meets our and applicable government requirements for such use.
No lead or other toxic materials are added to the cavity coating material used in our microwave ovens."
products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=16197
Don't forget to do proper surface prep before anything else for best finish
Yup! That is covered in this video and more fully in the long version here:
ruclips.net/video/-da-m47aq1M/видео.html
??? Where can i find thes repair paints,,,,, mine has a ?grill/ovn burner n top,,, sumthng n top sparks,,,,,,, ??? ???
The paint is available at Amazon here: amzn.to/2yrELlv
Bare metal from peeled paint can cause sparking.
But it might be more than than just the paint peeling. Here is a good article about other possible causes:
tortorbali.com/2017/10/13/why-your-microwave-oven-is-sparking-and-how-to-fix-it/
My problem was I cook grits in my microwave but of course it splashed over and it's starting to rust. I am hoping that the rust oleum paint that I have that's heavy duty might work in this. So I shall watch the video. I think there is hope. I have a nice microwave I just screwed it up cooking grits in it.
Let us know how that goes for you. It can take a while to know if it will hold up.
How did the Rustoleum work for you?
after sanding i sprayed the same paint & it peeled on the edges everywhere there was bare metal .
Usually paint bubbles when I sprayed too thick of a layer of paint. I had to learn to spray multiple very light "dusting" layers…allowing the paint to dry or get tacky between layers. Three or more light layers is better than fewer heavy layers.
The other thing that can cause bubbles is if you don't clean with mineral spirits and let that dry completely.
But really, every time I got a little impatient and sprayed too much, those spots would bubble. You can practice by going outdoors and spraying a few times into a cardboard box.
Thanks for your tips.
Just find the Microwave paint spray. LOL
I have a page with where to get the paint plus all the steps laid out for you in particular (I've been waiting a long time for you to drop by). Here it is: www.greendept.com/maximpulse/tools/repaint-microwave.html
I was going to do this but the paint is $12 with shipping and I found a 900 watt oven on sale for $40, so I bought a new one. Probably should have gotten two.
Good for you!
My built in wall oven + microwave is over $2000 to replace, so I have a different equation to deal with. And no…I can't just replace the microwave half…sigh.
Does anybody know if he has a recent update on this video.I went to the hardware store to buy some paint for this job and the guy there at the store said it doesnt last long. I'm hoping somebody on youtube knows.
Hi, I'm the the guy who made the video. I don't know why some guy at some hardware store said whatever, but this paint is very strong stuff. It has held up better than I hoped.
When I saw some wear under the rollers, I cleaned, etc and resprayed and added a trimmed silicone mat and that really helped. The carousel rollers can grind way at any paint and a silicone mat is the perfect buffer.
More info on the mat and other instructions here:
www.maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
The microwave paint is available here: amzn.to/3SjrDGg
and also here: amzn.to/3ShrKBR
Also, I think the brand of built-in microwave/oven was badly planned for ventilation and so I tend to leave the door slightly ajar after cooking steamy foods to let the excess water escape more readily.
Otherwise, I think a bit of elbow grease and sweat beats forking out over $2000 to replace the one-piece microwave/over combo. Sheesh, I got it on Craigslist practically new for $150 back in '09!
@@maximpulse tHANKS SO MUCH!!! Maybe the guy at the store had only heard of results from paint that wasnt the right kind to use!! Now I think its worth doing. My microwave isnt very new either but it works like new so I really wanted to keep it!! The damage to it is not much at all!! I leave its door open some also after cooking to let the steam and heat out! Well thanks again!!! I'm going to go by your great instructions and do it!! 👍👍
@@laragreene8328 Yes, this project requires a bit of pioneering spirit. As I mentioned elsewhere, I think it helped a lot to trim a silicone mat and place it between the microwave floor and the roller wheels. I "discovered" this idea after making my video.
More about that here:
www.maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
What can I use instead of paint thinner?
I don't claim to be an expert on surface prep. I believe the main idea is your are trying to remove any oils and dirt while leaving a dry surface. Paint thinner and mineral spirits, do that. Rubbing alcohol contains water…maybe it would work, but I don't know. What is your objection to mineral spirits/paint thinner?
Wear can u buy rust paint for a microwave
Links to the paint and instructions are here:
maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
Where can i get microwave paint...
Go to
maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
And you will find links to get the paint
Where can I buy this spray
I have all the sources and information on my web page here:
maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
One question not posed or answered -- other than aesthetics (not big in my household) what is the downside to using a microwave with its bottom rusted out? Watch out, I have two legit high-end scientists on call!
You really ought to ask your high-end legit scientists! If they can't answer your question then they'd be no use regardless, yes?
I don't have any data on how microwaves interact with rust.
I do recall hearing that the metal shell of the microwave serves to shield folks from the microwaves, so if the shell were truly rusted through then there would be greater cause for worry.
My 1.1 CF Magic Chef microwave developed the same chipping under the wheels after 5 months. Magic Chef replaced it no charge. Try the customer service of your microwave first.
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The whole of my microwave needs spraying, wish me luck, AND PATIENCE...😊👍
Good luck!
i mean were do i Aquifer this paint can anyone help
i cleaned the wheels also it rolled much better
Sounds good!
How to order,?
I have a web page with links where to order and also step-by-step directions here:
maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
Anybody in Europe manage to find this kind of (enamel, food safe?) paint?
Microwave paint is nowhere available outside US. buying from US along with postage costs more than a new microwave oven.
The microwave in the video goes for around $3000, so expense is relative.
But I do wish I knew what (if anything) makes this microwave paint special.
If I knew then I would point you to alternatives!
Meanwhile, if you are only having problems with the floor under the round plate, see my web page for a possible quick fix by laying down a trimmed silicone mat.
maximpulse.com/tools/repaint-microwave.html
OMG You look just like Jerry Garcia!
I used to look like John Lennon…wha' hoppened?
I diddn't know Jerry Garcia painted microwaves too......
Hey man, there ain't much I ain't done!
And the acetone in the spray paint is a buzz…