Can the blades be spray-painted a matte black (using the paint for high-heat metal surfaces, of course)?
1017109
I don't know... but a thin layer of dust has proven to slow or stop the fan from working. We need to keep it very clean for efficient use. Also, the higher the temperature differential between the base and blades the better so painted black might reduce efficiency... just my thoughts tho...
1017110
i would not paint the blades that would make them unbalanced, might affect the output
1017111
I would not recommend painting the blades. These blades are balanced so they don't wobble and putting paint on them, could get them out of balance. I wouldn't do it if I were you.
234313
I suppose you could, jeopardizing the hone of your knife. The spine of the blade would likely not be sharp enough, so the hone would be needed to emit spark. I would use the striker for striking and the knife for cutting. But that's me.
2061873
If it is a forged black steel, then you can, but that kind of steel is rare, otherwise this will strip anodizing and coatings.
1715073
YES, I spray painted and its gorgeous. Spray paint is better for this type of metal.
174994
You should be able to. As with all paint projects, you're going to have to do the necessary preparation(sanding/cleaning) of the parts your are going to paint.
1773458
Yes, I know you can cut them with the proper tools. I have not painted them but I don't see why you couldn't.
1503763
I have black ceramic blades and it does a great job, which surprised me with a battery operated device. I don't see why it would not do white blades, I have used white blades but don't own them and the find the same to me. There is nothing in the manual that does not say not to do either blade.
2035216
Yes you could, you would need to file a usable edge first. These are not designed to remove large amounts of metal, but to put a fine edge.
1653574
I tried to use alcohol to remove the rest of the decal, and the black coating went with it. I did the entire blade and repainted it.
479805
You would need blade oil and a VERY soft cloth so the paint doesnt get removed any worse
1373749
Spray paint yes, also be sure not to screw down to tight because they will crack. Looks great.
1961623
So far the blacking coating on the blade is holding up. If I could do it over, I would buy the plain non coated blade. I have not used this knife as much as my old Spyderco.
673254
I would say that I do not know. Might be easier to select another finish than to paint. The manufacturer or distributor might be able to answer this question.
799764
I guess you can , the look would be very different, they look very good on metal where there supposed to be, I would prefer replace a plastic moulding than paint the scuffed metal, that s up to you
1078707
I didn't paint mine but don't see why you can't. Use a semi gloss, it wears better.
225246
Yes you can use it on stainless steel. I will really make the steel shine. As for striping paint it depends on the paint and how it was applied. If the paint is a baked on enamel type paint it should not hurt the paint but I would be very carefull if you want to keep the paint on the on the metal, dont rub. If it is just paint residue that has air dried onto the blade and you want it off, this will take it off with some repeated polishing.
1374443
If you spray a gloss black backing over the chrome then yes. The black backer is the key.