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Post by jake on Oct 30, 2017 2:22:54 GMT
Hello everyone, I'm helping a friend from work with a vintage Coldspot. His parents recently gave it to him and it needs a little TLC. It works great but the interior door panel needs repair. I think it's fiberglass, but I'm not sure. It's cracked near the top and there's a small hole and scratches in the outer coating of the panel near the bottom. I replaced the power cord for him today and I took notice that the date on the inside of the relay is March 18, 1954. Am I correct in assuming the panel is fiberglass? Also, after the repair, what's the best way to match the color of the panel? He says that it doesn't have to be "perfect" but of course I want it to match as closely as possible. What are your thoughts? Thanks again for any help you guys can give! I appreciate it and my friend will too!
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Post by jake on Oct 30, 2017 2:24:29 GMT
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Post by ckfan on Oct 30, 2017 22:50:20 GMT
Wow, that's a very nice coldspot. I love the handle.
Unfortunately I have never heard a consensus on how to fix this old plastic. I wouldn't think it is fiberglass. Just some old type of plastic that has gotten brittle over the decades. I know that a friend of mine repaired his old fridge liner but I don't know what he used. I'll ask him.
These old coldspots have a rotary vane compressor which is tops. Very quiet. Very smooth. Very reliable. Pretty efficient too.
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Post by blackhorse on Oct 31, 2017 3:55:52 GMT
I know of no visually satisfactory way to repair a door liner. Sorry.
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Post by jake on Oct 31, 2017 4:18:36 GMT
Hi ckfan and blackhorse. Thanks for the info, ckfan I'll be sure to pass it along! I like the handle too! It's very unique! I'll be curious as to what your friend says! Keith, my friend, reports that the Coldspot is holding at 35°F in the fresh food compartment and +8°F in the freezer on dial setting #3 after running for 24 hours. He also commented that the fridge doesn't run much to maintain the temperatures. Room temperature is about 70°F. Blackhorse, thanks for your input too. I'm sure it's not going to be an easy task but I'm hoping ckfan's friend has a suggestion on how to make it "presentable".
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Post by elec573 on Oct 31, 2017 6:43:05 GMT
I think I would try YouTube I remember seeing some one working on an old fridge .
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Post by jake on Nov 1, 2017 3:47:57 GMT
Thank you elec573! I'll do that. Even if I can't find someone specifically working on a vintage fridge, maybe I can find a plastic repair video or two.
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