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Jennifer in MI
03-03-2008, 05:32 PM
We're working on dd's bedroom now. I got a ceiling fan off of freecycle (yeah me!), but it's really ugly. I've taken off the blades and I'm spray painting them pink (they look SO cute!). I'm also going to replace the globes with something in pink gingham.

Now, my question - the main fixture (that holds the motor) of the fan is brass. I really don't like brass! Can I spray paint it white? There are openings to the motor and I'm not sure I'll do damage to it or not. What do you think?
Amy in Orlando
03-03-2008, 05:40 PM
I wouldn't spray paint it. You could probably get the little can of metallic paint and prime and paint it with a brush.
Jennifer in MI
03-03-2008, 05:58 PM
Well darn. That was not the answer I wanted!! :D Would you just prime with a regular primer? Or is there a special kind for metal? Thanks!
mcconnellboys
03-03-2008, 06:30 PM
My painters sprayed two of my ceiling fans when they repainted my house. They just sprayed lightly and it didn't hurt the inner workings at all. Also, if you can spray sideways, instead of directly into the fan, I think you'd get less gunk inside. That's what they seemed to be doing......

Regena
nytomt
06-28-2011, 02:59 PM
I love paint...it can make such a huge difference.

I have done this...no primer but maybe a light sanding....I used spray paint made especially for metal. Turned out great. I guess I never even thought to worry about the motor, but no problems. :D
Jean in Newcastle
06-28-2011, 03:00 PM
This thread is 3 years old. I kind of think that she's painted the ceiling fan by now. . .
mcconnellboys
06-28-2011, 04:01 PM
Sigh. Why do people keep doing this? I don't have time to read the message threads here at length, much less examine every message to see if someone is playing with the boards before I respond. Again.
Jean in Newcastle
06-28-2011, 07:06 PM
Sigh. Why do people keep doing this? I don't have time to read the message threads here at length, much less examine every message to see if someone is playing with the boards before I respond. Again.

It was a weird first post and I notice that the person has been banished to Cyber space by the mods.