Summary for painting plastic can opener Discussion
Painting plastic can opener is the core issue in this short thread: Amber Oberman asks how to repaint a vintage pink can opener so the finish is safe and non-toxic. The only answer, from an unnamed contributor, suggests trying Krylon Fusion, a spray paint marketed for plastics, and asks for feedback if it is used. No one in the thread gives a detailed prep or food-safety procedure, so the discussion stays limited to product suggestion rather than a confirmed restoration method. The practical takeaway is that a plastic-specific coating is the only option mentioned, but the thread does not verify whether it would be appropriate for a utensil that may contact food, so caution is implied.
Q. I just purchased a vintage pink can opener. It is missing a lot of paint and I wanted to repaint the whole can opener in pink again, how do I do that? So it won’t be toxic as well. Thanks
Amber Oberman
hobbyist – Studio City, California, USA
2004
A. I’ve been seeing the TV ad blitz for
Krylon Fusion
⇦ on
or
Amazon [affil link]
for painting plastics. Give us some feedback if you try it.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
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