Ways and means how to remove scratches on a refrigerator in white, gray and other colors

foto29439-1The outer coating of the refrigerator body protects the metal from corrosion and gives it an attractive look. Scratches that appear not only spoil the overall impression, but can also affect the shortening of the service life of household appliances.

In most cases, you can solve the problem at home. The way to eliminate the defect depends on the degree and nature of the damage. We will tell you how to remove scratches on the refrigerator in the article.

Methods for eliminating minor damage

Removing scratches gives your refrigerator a neat appearance and prevents corrosion. Improvised means and special ones can be used.

Baby oil

foto29439-2If the scratches are small and shallow, it is possible to hide them with baby oil.

It is applied to a clean, light-colored cloth and rubbed into the surface of the damaged area.... It spreads well over the scratch. The remains are removed with a napkin.

An alternative to baby oil is any liquid colorless oil.

Polishing

For minor scratches, buffing can be used... For a mild effect, wax is used. It is heated and gently rubbed with a soft cloth into the damaged coating.

Toothpaste

Toothpaste can be used to treat scratches on the surface of the refrigerator. It should be white and not include color splashes. It is convenient to use a soft-bristled brush, such as an old toothbrush, to rub away scratches.

The order of work:

  1. The paste is spread over the damaged area.
  2. Give time to the composition to dry.
  3. Rub the surface with a soft, lint-free cloth.

If the result is not achieved with one application, the restoration should be repeated.

Special drugs

Special products can be used to polish the surface and hide scratches. When choosing a specific remedy, you must act strictly according to the instructions.

To mask scratches on the refrigerator, especially if it is a non-standard color, car marker or acrylic paints can be used.

Means for removing scratches from cars are available in a wide range in packaging of various sizes.

SONAX

The polish is sold in small packages. And while it is geared towards the auto, the Scratch Remover can be used against minor damage to the refrigerator body.

Release form polish - creamy... A small amount of the product is squeezed onto a sponge and rubbed in. The remains of the drug are wiped off the surface with a napkin. Can be used not only on white, but also on colored refrigerators. The price of the product is about 480 rubles.

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RUNWAY

Scratch remover comes in a convenient package that looks like a pencil... Suitable for surface treatment of any color.

The package is shaken without removing the cap, and only after that the product is applied to the problem area. After - the surface is polished. The price is about 240 rubles for 7.4 ml.

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Features of removing white and steel colors from equipment

The most popular housing options are white and steel... For a white surface, all standard options are optimal, as well as the use of white compounds for camouflage. This can be white nail polish, permanent marker, etc.

The chrome steel shade of the refrigerators has a stylish look. Such a coating most often has a pronounced texture. When carrying out any work on cleaning scratches and camouflaging defects, it is advisable to move in the direction of the texture.

Restoration work should begin with cleaning and degreasing the surface. Used for this can be special detergents for washing the refrigerator or homemade compounds prepared by yourself (for example, an aqueous solution of table vinegar).

One of the processing options is the use of WD-40... The drug is presented in the form of an aerosol. It is sprayed onto the area with a scratch and wiped with a napkin. To achieve the result, the process must be repeated several times.

Some types of brushed steel surfaces can be carefully rubbed with fine-grained emery cloth (zero grit) and polished. The work is carried out by moistening the surface and with subsequent polishing. The possibility of such processing must be clarified in advance with specialists, since it may not be used in every case.

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How to remove from plastic?

There are a lot of plastic surfaces in the refrigerator that can be scratched during operation. To bring them into proper condition, you can use the following recommendations:

  1. Wash out the plastic. For this, it is possible to use soapy water or a special agent intended for the care of refrigerators.
  2. Wipe the surface to dry.
  3. Light a match or lighter and warm up the grooved area from a distance of at least 1 cm for 3-4 seconds. The heated plastic will "tighten" the scratches by itself.

It is necessary to use the warm-up technique very carefully, without reducing the distance between the lighter and the surface.

Painting: rules for choosing a composition and type of application

Painting the refrigerator can be a necessary measure in case of significant damage to the case. In this case, the work will take a lot of time and will include several stages.

Painting purposes:

  • coverage update while maintaining the previous color;
  • color change to a new one;
  • design decoration.

Preparation for painting:

  1. foto29439-6Inspection and definition of the scope of work.
  2. Surface cleaning.
  3. In case of significant defects, and even more so chips, the edges of the damaged area must be smoothed out. For this, fine-grained sandpaper can be used very carefully.
  4. If a surface with deep scratches and chips has already corroded, a rust converter treatment is necessary.
  5. Priming of chipped areas.
  6. After the primer has dried, sand the area with sandpaper.
  7. Re-priming and sanding.
  8. Light sanding.

Before carrying out work, the refrigerator must be unplugged, freed from food and thawed.

For work, paint for metal should be selected... For an even coating, the paint must be applied in very thin layers 3-5 times and even more, if necessary. Allow time for each layer to dry. If gloss is needed, then the last layer can be acrylic spray varnish.

Depending on the choice of paint type, aerosol spraying from a distance of about 0.3 m or application with a roller can be used. This will provide an even, sag-free finish.

During work, it is necessary to organize good ventilation, use personal protective equipment. It is very important not to allow paint to flow into the cavity, inward, onto the rubber elements.

In addition to the usual options for paints, slate can be chosen for decoration. On such a surface, you can then draw with crayons. Also, self-adhesive film, for example, in a contrasting color, can be used for decoration. If you plan to apply a complex drawing, it is better to entrust the work to professionals.

Preventive measures

Despite the durability and reliability of the coating, the refrigerator is prone to scratches. The following guidelines will help prevent damage to the coating:

  1. foto29439-7During operation, external and internal surfaces should be cared for without the use of abrasive agents.
  2. During transportation, the outside must be protected against possible damage.
  3. The refrigerator should be washed regularly, but without the use of aggressive substances.
  4. It is advisable to remove dirt from the surface without delay. In this case, it will be easier to do it, without the likelihood of scratching.
  5. When installing the refrigerator, it is necessary to provide a gap on all sides, to exclude the possibility of friction of the door and side surfaces against nearby objects, walls, etc.

Recommendations

In restoration work to eliminate scratches on the surface of the refrigerator the following expert advice will help:

  1. The use of chemicals should be carried out with protective gloves and good ventilation.
  2. Before using any method, the area to be treated must be washed and degreased.
  3. Surface polishing is the final stage in eliminating defects. It will smooth out possible irregularities and give absolute smoothness.
  4. Magnets also leave marks on the refrigerator door. Washing with soapy water or a melamine sponge will help eliminate them.
  5. Any surface wiping and polishing should be done with lint-free cloths only.
  6. If there are not only scratches on the surface of the refrigerator, but also dents, as well as other damage, it is better to contact a professional so that a specialist can help restore the appearance of the device.
  7. An extreme case, when the damage is very significant, and restoration is impossible - replacing the refrigerator door.
  8. Small scratches can be masked on the refrigerator door with magnets.
There should be no scratches on a newly purchased refrigerator - this is considered a defect.

If you are interested in how to remove small and deep scratches from various surfaces and objects, take a look at this section.

Conclusion

It is quite possible to remove scratches on the refrigerator at home. With minor damage, it is much easier to do this, even with the help of improvised means. It will be more difficult to fix large defects, but also quite possible.

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