Microwave oven

[Bazile]

If the ' paint ' on the inside surface of a microwave oven is coming off in places ( due to food that was heated for too long and getting unto the surface )
Can it be ' repainted ' ?

The ' paint ' on the surface of the surround of the glass in the door , is also coming off in places -
Again can this be repainted ?

Is the oven still safe to use ?

Thanks

[Bazile]

Reading my post it does sound in a sorry state

Actually it is not that bad where the paint has flaked , and the oven is not old

I'm trying to ascertain if it can be touched up to stop it getting bad - and would it be safe to do it

[chamois]

Yes, it's certainly possible to do it.

In the USA, hardware stores sell spray cans of microwave oven paint and also small tubes of "touch-up" paint for the same purpose. The colours are limited to the usual beige, cream or other neutral colours that are found on the microwave cavity wall.

These paints are specifically formulated for this purpose, but I don't know if they are sold in the UK. Try searching the web.

Don't use bog-standard gloss paint whatever you do.

[Bazile]

Thanks chamois - I will go searching