[gristlejaw]

Need some input on this to see if i'm on to something or just crazy...

I am remodeling my kitchen and have purchased all new stainless appliances except for my oven which is white (w/black) trim. My oven is only a few years old and has a great glass cooktop. I was thinking i could convert it over to a stainless look (not that silly contact paper that looks stainless either) and save myself the cost of a new oven $700 - $1000.

My plan involves removing the white baked enamel coating off the steel parts of the oven with a high powered chemical paint stripper. Then sand/polish/buff the bare metal as needed to match the other stainless pieces as closely as possible. Once i have the desired luster i will seal the bare metal with a clear sealant specifically made for high heat applications that is food safe and inert to prevent oxidation. Presto! a Stainless Steel oven for under $60 worth of materials.

I have searched the internet over and over and have not found anyone who has information about this so i'm looking for input from you guys. I am also concrened about what type of metal the oven is made from. Like if it is galvanized steel, then i don't think i'd be able to get the zinc coating off and this project wouldn't work, or on the otherhand, if the steel is already stainless underneath, then i might not need to use the sealant.

thanks for your input,

-justin c.

[denman]

In my humble opinion YES you are crazy

The stripper will have to be so strong is will eat metal and all.
Base metal is cheapest they can get much like a car.
You will never get a close match and if you do it will not last long.

Besides where in the Bible does it say all appliances must match
Cannot remember the book but I have heard "Variety is the spice of life"