Need to paint gold BK Princess door black

[rdust]

The new stove has a gold door, I had no choice since it was a floor model. The gold door isn't going to work in my family room so I want to paint it black to match the stove.

What is the best way to prep. the door? Should I just scuff it up and spray it or should I hit the frame with some type of blasting media first to remove the finish?

 

[PLAYS WITH FIRE]

Maybe call PE and ask if they will swap them out? I am sure the gold finish is more costly than black. It may just cost some bux to ship...

 

[Beetle-Kill]

Interesting. If you're gonna strip it, do it right the first time. And make sure to remove the cam/wedge- that sucker is soft, a harder media grit may eat away at it. I suggest walnut shells, or some of that 000 glass bead for a blasting media. I don't think scuffing the finish up and painting it is gonna last. Just my thoughts, I may be wrong. (what would be super-cool, - etch the glass at the same time, in the locations that always darken up after a bit((plenty of pics. here)) so that your view forms a valley/canyon as it gets dirty) sorry, just something I'm thinking about with mine. Good luck. JB

 

[begreen]

Taking the shine off the Princess already? Maybe you could exchange with another Princess owner? Ask the stove shop before messing with it. They may be happy to work out a trade.

 

[skinanbones]

when we do this on older model we just use some fine steel wool and scuff until the shines gone then clean and paint. Never had one flake yet

 

[rdust]

Taking the shine off the Princess already? Maybe you could exchange with another Princess owner? Ask the stove shop before messing with it. They may be happy to work out a trade.

I'm going to call around tomorrow and see if anyone is interested in trading. The shop I bought from didn't have any and had no interest in swapping it out. I don't think BK stoves sell too well for them.

Does anyone know of the Princess Insert door and Freestanding are the same?

 

[BrowningBAR]

The new stove has a gold door, I had no choice since it was a floor model. The gold door isn't going to work in my family room so I want to paint it black to match the stove.

What is the best way to prep. the door? Should I just scuff it up and spray it or should I hit the frame with some type of blasting media first to remove the finish?

If the gold finish is anything like an enamel finish, it will melt, flake, and/or discolor. Trust me.

 

[cmonSTART]

The doors are the same.

 

[Wood Heat Stoves]

The gold door may be just what someone is looking for so I would try Craig's List first to see about a trade. It's worth more than black so you may be able to make a little on the trade. If you have to paint it , rough it up really well with steel wool. Also clean with 1/2 vinegar 1/2 water solution to take any oils off surface.

 

[RustyShackleford]

I'd consider trading. I wonder what shipping would run ?