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I tried for a number of hours to remove the enclosure panels but finally give up. If anyone knows a easy way to remove them... I would sure like to know!

I'm going to do the same as you, mask off and paint what I cannot get off.

As far as paint...I have found no sure thing. What I am doing is using paint remover, well ventilated with a fan on the opposite the opening I working on to pull the fumes away, right down to bare metal. Then I'm using med-fine sandpaper and cleaning the surface. It is alot of work so I'm doing 3 or 4 sq. ft. at a time. 40% done. I'm planning on putting a couple of coats of a metal etch primer. Then paint. But, like you...I'm trying to decide what paint to use. Fadal paint numbers are available, but I'm not sure they are any better than other paint.
I'm considering epoxy two part paint. Any ideas from others would help.

Steve.

BTW - Someone spray painted over the inside of my machine and its stained paint before I bought it. The result was almost immediate peeling.