Shower mixer needing repainted...

[rarara]

Hi,

So I have a shower mixer that the paint has flaked off. This is the second time and initially it was replaced by the seller, but now is no longer stocked. Since it works with my pipe placements etc I plan to just refurbish the first one that I hung onto, but I need a steer for what paint to use. here it is....

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• rarara
• 2 Apr 2021

Shower...

It looks to be steel, and hasn't rusted so posdibly galvanised. When I sand off the intact paint it should be fairly smooth. I want a nice white satin flat finish, so am assuming spraying is best? And primer first, or all in one? And any advice for a paint for humid conditions?

Thanks

 

[JohnD]

It's much more likely to be an alloy of zinc, aluminium and other metals.

 

[Old Salt]

That will almost certainly be cast aluminium. Use an acid etch primer and top coat of choice spray can or brush. Can should give best finish provided you use light coats.

 

[rarara]

Is there any particular type of paint for the final coat though, given that it will be constantly wet/steamy, or is any spray suitable?

 

[Old Salt]

I would probably go for a spray enamel if possible. Just make sure its properly dry before using.