How to remove a dent in the refrigerator?

The refrigerator is an indispensable assistant in the kitchen, which will save the work of your culinary efforts from imminent damage, which is especially true in hot weather. But dents may appear on the refrigerator during use. Of course, they do not affect the operation of the device, but they spoil the whole appearance and mood of the hostess. This is especially noticeable on shiny and mirror stainless steel. How to remove a dent in the refrigerator from a stainless steel? If the dent is small, you can try.

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How can a defect be removed?

First of all, let's decide what to do for sure is not necessary. Never repair a defect with a hammer blow from the back of the device. This can cause serious damage to the device.

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How to remove a dent in the refrigerator?

How, then, to eliminate a dent in the refrigerator? Before starting work, be sure to clean the surface of dust and dirt. The best assistant in this matter will be a soft rag or napkin and soap solution. Then wipe this area dry with a dry cloth.

With the help of a minilift

There is a special device called a mini lift. He will become your indispensable assistant in this matter. It works on the principle of a vacuum suction cup. Only he has one significant minus - this is a high price.

Application:

1. Clean and degrease the surface on which the dent is formed.
2. Apply a special adhesive base that comes with the device.
3. Fix the caps in the center of the dent.
4. When the glue hardens, fix the device itself on the piston.
5. Carefully pull out the metal by adjusting the minilift handle.
6. After the defect is corrected, dismantle the device.
7. Rinse the glue base with water or a special compound.

Using sandpaper and putty:

1. Sand the surface with sandpaper, just do not rub it very hard so as not to spoil the surface completely.
2. Apply a car primer.
3. Wait for it to dry completely.
4. Apply a putty layer of a suitable color.

Important! Use only fine-grained sandpaper.

With a hairdryer and dry ice

There is one quite effective and universal way to eliminate a dent in a refrigerator:

• Clean the surface of dirt.
• Use a hair dryer to heat the dent for 30-60 seconds to heat the metal. When heated, the metal will expand slightly.

Important! Do not turn on the hairdryer at maximum power so that the metal does not overheat.

• Wrap a piece of dry ice with a soft cloth. This will protect the surface of the refrigerator from scratches during work.

Important! Put thick tight gloves on your hands, they will protect your hands from injuries when working with dry ice.

• Gently press the ice to the center of the dent and in a circular motion drive it over its entire surface. Do this for a minute.
• When you finish the process, the dent will arch and disappear.
• If after the first attempt the result did not satisfy you, the procedure must be repeated. Temperature differences as a result of alternating exposure to a hairdryer and dry ice will ultimately lead to a leveling surface.
• Instead of dry ice, you can use a can of compressed air. In this case, after treatment with a hairdryer, holding the can upside down, treat the area with a stream of compressed air. The dent should immediately level out.

Important! If the blow, as a result of which your refrigerator was deformed, was too strong and a wrinkle formed on the metal, most likely, it will not be possible to get rid of it.But if the surface is leveled around it, then the damage will be less noticeable.

Decorating a damaged surface

If you have a small defect, you can simply decorate it, for example, with the help of magnets. Moreover, now they are in fashion and you can choose magnets for every taste.

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Once again, we made sure that any problem has a solution. We hope that with the help of our useful tips, you were able to return the attractive appearance to your kitchen appliances.