How to whiten a mixer?

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Does anyone know how to whiten a metal stand mixer that has yellowed over time?

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Sher on Sep 29, 2018

I don't know but was wondering the same thing as I had to pull out my old push button phone from '82! My blender, the same.

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JudyH on Sep 29, 2018

Scrub with a paste made from Barkeepers Friend and water. Try not to get the paste in any grooves or ventilation holes. Rinse and dry. If this does not work, do NOT be tempted to try and paint your mixer! Alternatively, you could just buy an inexpensive stand mixer cover from Amazon.

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- Christine on Sep 30, 2018
  
  I have not painted a mixer, but I painted my blender and coffeemaker to match my kitchen. That was over 8 years ago and both are still doing fine. Just make sure you use the right paint for what your appliances are made of. I used Krylon spray paint for plastic on my coffeemaker and for my blender, I primed it first, then used regular spray paint.
  
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- Judy on Sep 30, 2018
  
  Thank you! I may have to give that a go! :)
  
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- Judy on Sep 30, 2018
  
  Thank you! I will definitely try this!
  
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Ohhhdear on Sep 30, 2018

The root problem is old plastics technology; it tends to yellow, crack, and disintegrate. I’ll bet this older mixer has been kept out of the light, too. If a thorough cleaning doesn’t help, then why not try some of the nifty mixer decals available on Amazon? Or a good quilted cover?

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- Judy on Sep 30, 2018
  
  There is no plastic on the mixer, but yes, it has been kept out of the light. The decals sound like a plan! Hadn't thought of that. Thanks so much!
  
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DEE on Sep 30, 2018

Just paint it.

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