Spray paint?

[BirdSquawk]

Hi everbody! Just wondering, do the big brand name bird cage makers use a colored coating on thier cages that is availible to buy in sprays, or is that just the wire? I recently purchased a used bird cage and was wondering how to refurnish it. Also, if i lightly coat the plastic seed catcher with spray paint and dry is for several days, will it be safe for birds? I wont do any of it if it would be unsafe for birds.
Thanks

 

[JerseyWendy]

Don't quote me on this, but I believe that good quality cages are powder coated. That means the paint is BAKED on at extremely high temperatures.

If you have a plastic seed catcher you will need special spray paint FOR plastic. I've used it on some lawn chairs, never on bird stuff.

I have, however, repainted the seed catcher of my Amazon's cage. I used regular spray paint, then coated with epoxy, let it dry for over 1 week and re-attached to the cage. However, my bird NEVER gets in contact with the seed catcher.

 

[DebsFlock]

I would not use spray paint on a cage, it would be too easy for a bird to chew off. What kind of condition is the cage in? What size bird will occupy it? JerseyWendy is correct that cages are usually powder coated, which is basically the same process used for automobiles. You might be able to get it re-coated by an auto paint shop, but I expect that would be quite expensive. Might be better to give the cage a good scrubdown and disinfection and live with any cosmetic imperfections. I wouldn't paint the seed guard either unless you are pretty sure your bird will never climb on it.

 

[BillsBirds]

Agree with Deb. And in the over 50 years that I've had birds, I have always just replaced cages after any damage, or after looking like it needed to be changed. For what it would cost to have a cage powdercoated, you're better off buying a new one. And not worrying about safety. Check with paint manufacturer, to find out if the paint is okay for birds.