How to Repair Rust Problems in a Refrigerator body?

If your old refrigerator still works but is in disrepair, you may save money by going to the hardware shop rather than the appliance retailer. With some automotive body putty and a can of spray paint, you can simply repair a rusted refrigerator door riddled with rust spots and holes. Because the repair necessitates the use of paint, you may even change the color of your appliance and enjoy the look of a new appliance without the expenditure of purchasing one.

 

1 1- Turn off the refrigerator, remove the door, and position it in a good work location where you can sand and paint without making a mess. If you presently use the refrigerator, you will need to store the food somewhere else and keep it cool.

2. 2. To remove any rust or old paint flakes, sand the whole door and the rusty area surrounding the hole using 150-grit sandpaper.

1.  3. Prepare the automotive body putty as directed on the box. Most putties will necessitate the mixing of epoxy with a hardener. This works well on an old coffee can lid or in a tiny, disposable plastic bowl. Because body putty dries rapidly, just mix a small amount at a time if you have multiple holes to fill. It is far easier to prepare and utilize small batches of putty rather than hurriedly trying to fill all of the holes before the putty dries.

4. With a plastic spatula or putty knife, smooth the putty over any small holes, forcing the substance into the hole. For bigger holes, cover the hole with wire mesh and then apply many thin layers of putty over the mesh. Rather than attempting to plug them with a huge blob of substance, always apply numerous thin layers of putty

5.Smooth the putty over any small holes with a plastic spatula or putty knife, forcing the substance into the hole. For bigger holes, place a piece of wire mesh over the hole and then apply many thin layers of putty over the mesh. Rather than attempting to fill them with a huge glob of substance, apply numerous thin layers of putty.

 

6.    Apply additional layers of putty over the hole as needed until the hole is completely filled and the putty is flush with the surface of the refrigerator door. After filling the hole, apply a final coat of putty, spreading it over the borders and feathering it out over the surface of the refrigerator door.

 

7.    Allow the putty to cure for a few minutes until it becomes black.

 

8.    Sand the putty smooth and even with the remainder of the refrigerator door with 120-grit sandpaper. To prevent diving into the hole and removing too much putty, sand with the sander or sanding block flat on the surface. You will have to refill the hole if you do this.

 

9     To remove any sanding residue, oil, or debris, clean the whole door with a mild cleaner and warm water.

 

10.       Prime the door and then paint it with a metal-protection paint. Allow the paint and primer to dry for at least one hour after each coat and for a total of 24 hours before replacing the refrigerator door.