Is the exterior really metal or is it just metallic paint on a plastic finish?
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It's all stanless except for the control panel. So if you are looking at the picture, you see the control panel above the door, from left to right is all plastic where all controls are. That is the only plastic on here.
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It is painted steel. I am using it under an overhang outdoors to keep it from getting wet.
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Dear Merle, I think it is plastic covered in a metallic colour. However, I have had the mirrors for about a year (after a rough) winter and they seem to hold up fine. Even if you have to replace them every couple of years, the price is worth the safety.
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It appears to be metal, but with plastic on the front edge. Its somewhat hard to tell for sure however.
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It looks like chrome to me. If it's plastic, they did a good job making it look like chrome
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It is plastic it's pretty sturdy, I painted mine to give it a granite look. I would buy again.
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it's metal. we had ours outside most of the summer. as long as it doesn't freeze w/ fluid in it you're good.
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Yes, I was under the impression it was a bronze finish, but it was not. It looked more like a grey plastic finish. Sorry. Thank you. Jinny
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It is plastic, however it looks very similar to metal when it is installed.
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Terri, it is wood, but perhaps particle or pressed. It's painted so hard to tell but definitely not plastic. Hope this helps.
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It's heavy wire/metal. You should have no problem painting it with a spray can of paint for metal.
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It is metal, but the finish is more black than bronze. I was surprised when I opened it, but I still like the look of it. I'm hoping it will hold up better than the nickel finish, which got rusty fast.
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The door has stainless steel paint finish and I think it is plastic. This unit is made for indoor use but could probably be used outdoor if protected from the weather. Extreme heat damaged a smaller unit I had - warped the insides when it was turned off and ambient temp. was 112ºF.
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It is a metal and it's painted well, probably electrocoated. They are very classy looking, durable, and the new look doesn't wear off.
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Plastic with a chrome finish. It's a very nicely engineered and finished piece.
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The chrome reflector is metal and the grill on the front is metal - but the exterior housing is plastic. But the plastic parts do not get so hot that you can not lay your hands on it without getting burned; even on the 800 watt setting. I have no complaints on my heater. It does a great job.
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The exterior is brushed aluminium type, if I were to try I would make sure to prep the areas by sanding with 100 grit or finer so that the paint would adhere. I have not tried this though.