Kitchen Aid Makeover DIY

 This is the story of our makeover of old Kitchen Aid mixer, all  steps you will find below :)

Background story :

I have always wanted Kitchen Aid mixer, but they are way to expensive for our budget :) or just not in it, I have been on lookout for a cheap one for a while, but could not find anything for lower than 120$ for used one. I was dreaming about having it in candy apple color. Finally on Estate Sale I have spotted this 30 year old plus Kitchen Aid that was pretty banged up :) and well lets say honestly dirty! It was a standard model and it was working well! ( lesson for estate sale - always test before you buy! ) I managed to score it for 35$ !!! I was so excited, and hubby already knew it will be our next project challenge! Here it is before makeover photo!

We have started from unscrewing all the screw-able parts ( that means the silver tape that goes around it - it is held by two tiny screws - and the plate that holds the mixing bowl ) and removing attachment. Then I have used sanding paper - on all the parts, to make sure that the spray paint attaches to it nicely. It was not deep scrub, just light sanding until the white coat felt ruff. Then we unscrewed the back plate ( the one that covers engine in it). After that I have covered all the cables and motor with zip lock bag and secured it with rubber band like here on the photo :

Then I have taken masking tape and wrapped it around the cord and also around the spots that I did not wanted to get covered by the spray paint. You can see it here on this photo :

Then it was hubbys part to spray paint our Kitchen Aid. To this task we have used Rusto-leum spray paint in red color for whooping $8 ( I have wanted to buy appliance spray paint, but the gentleman in Home Depot said there is no difference really in them other than the price plus less colors to choose ). Hubby applied 2 coats of the spray paint to it. (He has used the old box to spray paint the end cap)  Here it is during spraying :

We let it air dry for about 1-2 hours. We have noticed not everywhere the spray paint covered the mixer, like in the little nooks under the head of it. To take care of it, we sprayed some spray paint onto small paper plate, and I have used cotton sticks to cover all the spots. Had no trouble doing it at all. ( on this photo the paint is still little wet that is why color does not look as shiny as it is in real life )

Then final step, after letting my mixer dry, was attaching the tapes, and screwing the back piece together. I need to say I LOVE MY KITCHEN AID for total of $43. I have used it since then, many times, and had no trouble wiping it down with paper towel and dish detergent. Here it is :

So what do you think did we do good?

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