Working from home and after several consecutive days of 90+ weather, I decided to look for quick cooling alternative without breaking the bank so vintage cooling fan seemed like a great idea. I wanted to make sure this fan became more than just a practical piece so with the help of a couple of spray paint cans, I was able to turn and dusty vintage fan into a beautiful decor element, too.
Materials to complete this spray paint project
•A vintage fan
•Small wrench
•Sandpaper block
•Allen wrench
•Brass brush
•Painter’s tape
Remove fan guard and fan blades.
Sand and brush all parts.
Spray desired color(s) and let paint dry.
Reassemble the cooling fan and voila!
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Colorfully Yours,
Rob
Friday Noon
13 June 2025
Rob;
A nice project. You have a good eye for color.
I envy you for having found an old fan …. so many of the ones now
made have very poor airflow properties (they don’t blow much air).
I have had some success (in improving the airflow) by removing much
of the grill-work on several fans. There are no children in my house
and I take responsibility for my actions (i.e. don’t poke my fingers into
a spinning fan).
– Paul (in Texas)
Hello Paul,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad you enjoyed the project and noticed the color choices — that means a lot.
And yes, finding that old fan was a lucky moment! You’re absolutely right — many newer models just don’t have the same airflow quality. It’s great to hear you’ve found ways to improve performance with some clever modifications. Sounds like you know your way around a fan setup!
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts — I truly appreciate it!