kenmore1978
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Paint job
West Coast Auto Body, Los Angeles, on Venice Boulevard
West Coast Auto Body, Los Angeles, on Venice Boulevard
1956 Whirlpool Dryer
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Thanks for the pics Rick. We had a '59 RCA Whirlpool gas dryer when I was a kid. Seeing the innards brought back lots of memories.
Jim
Jim
Nice, nice, nice
Beautiful pics Rick! Of course, you know that I love your collection! Hopefully, no *shocking* surprises on the new dryer! Have to admit, that's the most lint that I have ever seen in one place!!
Will most independent body shops do items like washers and dryers? I know that Austin tried to get the Bendix powder coated a while back, and the guy didn't want to mess with it. He claimed that the pieces were too small. What would you recommend...just process of elimination? Is it just a matter of removing the outer cabinet and hauling it in? Details (no pun intended) please! We've got a few that need some rejuvenation!
Venus
Beautiful pics Rick! Of course, you know that I love your collection! Hopefully, no *shocking* surprises on the new dryer! Have to admit, that's the most lint that I have ever seen in one place!!
Will most independent body shops do items like washers and dryers? I know that Austin tried to get the Bendix powder coated a while back, and the guy didn't want to mess with it. He claimed that the pieces were too small. What would you recommend...just process of elimination? Is it just a matter of removing the outer cabinet and hauling it in? Details (no pun intended) please! We've got a few that need some rejuvenation!
Venus
For what it's worth, Venus
I would just keep looking until you find one willing to do what you need. You may have to search out a place that specifically does powder-coating, body shops that I service do not. During the slow periods, many of the smaller shops are willing to paint appliances with what we call single stage paint. The other paint is called base-clear and is used primarily for cars. Since I don't know how familiar you all are with automotive paints, I don't mean to talk down to anyone about it, but I don't always know how much we all know about different topics. I'm not familiar with powder-coating although I know what it is. Venus, I would just keep trying, just like you would in finding a certain appliance. One word of advice: stay away from these high production collision centers, their work is just fine, but they would probably be the least willing to help with a non-automotive job. They have little slow time and most of their jobs are insurance jobs, which keeps the business rolling. Good luck to you, and if I can find anything out, I'll pass it on to you and Austin-David
I would just keep looking until you find one willing to do what you need. You may have to search out a place that specifically does powder-coating, body shops that I service do not. During the slow periods, many of the smaller shops are willing to paint appliances with what we call single stage paint. The other paint is called base-clear and is used primarily for cars. Since I don't know how familiar you all are with automotive paints, I don't mean to talk down to anyone about it, but I don't always know how much we all know about different topics. I'm not familiar with powder-coating although I know what it is. Venus, I would just keep trying, just like you would in finding a certain appliance. One word of advice: stay away from these high production collision centers, their work is just fine, but they would probably be the least willing to help with a non-automotive job. They have little slow time and most of their jobs are insurance jobs, which keeps the business rolling. Good luck to you, and if I can find anything out, I'll pass it on to you and Austin-David
Venus,try a new car dealer with a body shop
I worked as service manager for both Cadillac and Oldsmobile dealers in the 1980's and 1990's. The body shops at both dealerships painted appliances from time to time.Sometimes appliances were brought in brand new,for a color change,that was not available through an appliance manufacturer. I have my appliances painted at a Porsche/Audi/Mazda dealer now,as that is where my friend works. Automotive grade paint is fine for appliances. Todays baked on automotive finishes are much more durable than the old lacquer finishes were. I would not have any appliance powder coated. The finish is not as glossy and smooth.That is why no automobile manufacturer power coats their cars.
This is the only close up I have of the Kenmores. Check it out in comparison to the factory finish on the GE. Automobiles have better paint jobs than any appliance,not matter what make.No matter how old or how new the appliance is/was.
I worked as service manager for both Cadillac and Oldsmobile dealers in the 1980's and 1990's. The body shops at both dealerships painted appliances from time to time.Sometimes appliances were brought in brand new,for a color change,that was not available through an appliance manufacturer. I have my appliances painted at a Porsche/Audi/Mazda dealer now,as that is where my friend works. Automotive grade paint is fine for appliances. Todays baked on automotive finishes are much more durable than the old lacquer finishes were. I would not have any appliance powder coated. The finish is not as glossy and smooth.That is why no automobile manufacturer power coats their cars.
This is the only close up I have of the Kenmores. Check it out in comparison to the factory finish on the GE. Automobiles have better paint jobs than any appliance,not matter what make.No matter how old or how new the appliance is/was.
Rick. what is the name of that colour?
Behind the appliances? Is it "Pepto Pink?"
Was it a stock colour? I've been looking for something like that, in a latex, and haven't found any I really like.
I'm eagerly awaiting this RCA Whirlpool dryer, and I love those turquoise Kenmores.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
Behind the appliances? Is it "Pepto Pink?"
Was it a stock colour? I've been looking for something like that, in a latex, and haven't found any I really like.
I'm eagerly awaiting this RCA Whirlpool dryer, and I love those turquoise Kenmores.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
Rick and Venus
You can find a lot of car painters out there who are willing to moonlight, if you can't get into a shop. You probvbly will find one, I just don't see mnay shops in my area getting into painting things outside of cars other than spraying bedliners in trucks. I have seen a cooktop or oven door brought in by someone changing their decor, but not often. But you won't know if you dont' ask.
You can find a lot of car painters out there who are willing to moonlight, if you can't get into a shop. You probvbly will find one, I just don't see mnay shops in my area getting into painting things outside of cars other than spraying bedliners in trucks. I have seen a cooktop or oven door brought in by someone changing their decor, but not often. But you won't know if you dont' ask.
BTW Rick
That's a beautiful paint job on your kenmore set. Wish I could see one like it. My step-mother back in the 90's had her 65 Frigidaire bottom freezer frig painted avocado(?) from its original coppertone. I don't know why she wanted this since nothing else in her home was avocado. Never asked her. I think she had it done at a local shop which advertises painting appliances.
That's a beautiful paint job on your kenmore set. Wish I could see one like it. My step-mother back in the 90's had her 65 Frigidaire bottom freezer frig painted avocado(?) from its original coppertone. I don't know why she wanted this since nothing else in her home was avocado. Never asked her. I think she had it done at a local shop which advertises painting appliances.
kenmore1978
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Appliance paint
"Automotive grade paint is fine for appliances."
Automotive grade paint is actually MUCH better than appliance paint. How many cars have you seen with the "old refrigerator look" unless they are REALLY old.
"Todays baked on automotive finishes are much more durable than the old lacquer finishes were."
Actually, only GM used the "Magic Mirror" lacquer paints. Looked shinier when new, but cracked when old. Everybody else used enamel, not as pretty but much more durable over time. You would virtually never see a Ford, AMC, or Chrysler product with the "crazing" of the paint like one would see on an aged GM car.
"Automotive grade paint is fine for appliances."
Automotive grade paint is actually MUCH better than appliance paint. How many cars have you seen with the "old refrigerator look" unless they are REALLY old.
"Todays baked on automotive finishes are much more durable than the old lacquer finishes were."
Actually, only GM used the "Magic Mirror" lacquer paints. Looked shinier when new, but cracked when old. Everybody else used enamel, not as pretty but much more durable over time. You would virtually never see a Ford, AMC, or Chrysler product with the "crazing" of the paint like one would see on an aged GM car.
