Can I paint a central air conditioning outdoor compressor unit?

December 30, 2009 by admin · 4 Comments
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msabramo asked:

It’s a Carrier central AC unit and the compressor in the backyard looks like hell. The paint is peeling off in huge chunks and there’s lot of rust. It looks pretty awful.

I’m wondering if I can make it look newer with a fresh coat of paint? If I were to do that, what kind of paint would I use? Something that can withstand high temperatures? And how to apply? Spray?

Is this a DIY job?

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4 Responses to “Can I paint a central air conditioning outdoor compressor unit?”
  1. smokey says:
    December 30, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    you can spray it. it doesn’t have to be high temp. smokey

  2. racer123 says:
    December 31, 2009 at 3:28 am

    I’ prep it for an oil based paint-light color and be sure not to get any on the condenser coils. Brushing the paint on a ruffed-up surface guarantee’s the best adhesion and the longest life. racer123

  3. houseofjoseph2000 says:
    January 3, 2010 at 8:29 am

    Hand or electric wire brush.. Wash off with warm water and a little detergent.. let dry.. Apply roof paint.. No worries bud.. Have a good day. houseofjoseph2000

  4. vxaisw says:
    January 4, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    Just don’t get any paint on the fin coil or cover over the name plate sticker with the machine specs on it. vxaisw

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