Painting a old ceiling heater

[mnster]

I've picked up a old used garage heater up at a barn sale. A older 64000 BTU Westinghouse unit. The condition is a bit rougher then my brand new modern garage. So I'm curious if repainting the unit is a option. I'd really like to repaint the fins but am very skeptical if the paint would just burn off. Would be a fun restoration project of sorts and color coordinating it with the rest of my garage would look awesome.

 

[nehog]

I would not paint the heat exchanger (behind the louvers) but the louvers themselves and the case should be paintable. I'd use a heat resistant paint on the louvers (check out Eastwood's web site for some good paints designed for high temperature usage on restorations) and a good quality paint for the case itself.

 

[KCarGuy]

I have Been thinking about the same thing.
Its a Newer Beacon Morris that I have hanging, just a real Boring Industrial Gray.
I am planning on using a High Heat or Engine Spray to Make it "Pop" or "Blend in" with the Cabinets.
Dont see why not!

 

[Mmfh]

If you can find a color in engine paint you like, it would work fine. Its all high heat and covers very well.

I like Plasticoat or Krylon the best for smooth coverage. Should look pretty cool if it matches the shop!