I wouldn't even consider painting the old sink, when you can buy a new cast iron Kohler sink for under $200. There is a world of difference between a kohler sink and no name cast iron sinks. I have 14 year old Kohler cast iron enameled dual sink and there is not a chip anywhere. It looks like new. Many Kohler sinks have lifetime guarantees against chipping. Whatever process they use to coat the sinks really works.
Bob
From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of radman
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 10:52 AM
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DIY] Re: Powdercoat cast iron sink?
this is a painting system whereby you apply a negative charge(the piece you'e painting) and positive charge (the paint powder). i've been where we've had machines done it worked fine, but i'm not sure how it will work to spot paint something. even roughing up the entire finish may or may not show it's been redone and i would wonder how long it will last. i bet it will chip fairly easy
in the long run replacing the sink will probably be the best. and you can find sinks for sale fairly cheap that have been pulled out simply due to renovation projects that are in excellent shape, someone just wants to "update".
but for $50 it's probably worth the gamble. removing the sink and replacing it is probably gonna be the "@#$%@$ part" that's going to change your vocabulary you can bet.
darrell
--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, "Cecile" <clme849@...> wrote:
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> I live with my sister and the kitchen sink is rusting, mostly on the top edge. I asked at one place about having it powder coated and he said if it would fit in 7 x7 area he could do it for around $50. It weighs a lot, but I think we could get it out. Does anyone have any experience with this coating? Does it look nice? Does it last? Special care? Etc.
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