An oil based primer will help prevent rust too.
Paint for refrigerator door handle.
You can paint the surface of a textured refrigerator with an epoxy spray paint formulated for appliances to hide damage and retard rust.
Hold the paint can about 8 inches from the handles and apply it in steady even coats.
How to repaint refrigerator handles 1.
Primer will help the spray paint stick to the refrigerator.
Remove the handles photo 1.
Then pick up a bottle of degreaser and a scrubbing pad.
Remember to always wipe the entire surface clean with a tack cloth after sanding to get a smooth finish in the end.
You may need appliance paint or paint made specifically for plastics depending on what your handles are made from.
Mar 11 2013 improve the appearance of a refrigerator door handle by refinishing it with the proper paint.
Then wash them with degreaser and hot water.
The rest of the fridge was fine with a light sanding and one coat of paint.
I used a small roller for most all of the painting.
Place a few drops of a grease fighting dish soap into a bowl of warm water.
I used a small artists paint brush for one tiny area that i couldn t get to with the roller.
Buy a can of paint formulated to paint plastic rust oleum specialty paint for plastic is one choice at a home center.
Rub fine grit sandpaper over the.
Remove the handle from the refrigerator using an allen wrench or a phillips screwdriver depending on the type of.
Spray paint all corners and sides to cover the complete fridge with the new paint color carefully spray paint the refrigerator and freezer doors you took off after the paint is dry remove all tape and reattach the freezer and refrigerator doors your refrigerator is now complete look for areas that may need a touch up and repaint if necessary.
Make sure you get the right paint for the job.
Hold the can about 8 inches 20 cm away from the fridge as you spray moving the can back and forth constantly to avoid spraying too heavily in one area.
Check the weather conditions before painting to ensure.
Before beginning the application process take into account that refrigerator door handles consisting of metal or vinyl are poorly suited for paint adhesion.