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Post by jake on Jul 11, 2022 3:41:46 GMT
I recently bought a 1952 Frigidaire model AR-60 that was repainted back in about the '80s. Unfortunately there's a lot of overspray on the outside edge of the door gasket, breaker strips, light switch plunger, and the cold control dial. I am wondering how best to remove this overspray from the gasket and plastic parts without damaging them. The fridge is a one owner and in pretty good condition. It runs and cools fine but needs some cosmetic help. I bought the fridge from the Grandson of the original owner. The Gentleman said it was in use until his Grandmother passed away in 2016 at age 106! The Gentleman also said his Grandmother "repainted the fridge about 40 years ago". Thanks for your advice.
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marko
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Post by marko on Jul 11, 2022 18:01:49 GMT
4 aught (#0000 extra fine) steel wool and refrigeration oil with lots of very light touch elbow grease.
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Post by jake on Jul 11, 2022 21:54:16 GMT
Thank you, marko, I'll do that. I appreciate your help!
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earlg
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Post by earlg on Jul 12, 2022 0:35:00 GMT
If its an oil based paint, lye in hot water should wash it off like grease. In my ancient book on "wood manipulation" it mentions using arsenic to give walnut "that much admired tinge of red that will not fade" and then it says, "Of course the usual precautions should be observed". If you wear rubber gloves and keep your face covered and be careful about splashing it around, you'll be fine. I also keep a pail of cold water with a rag in it around in case I get some on my arm. When I wash all the paint off a fridge down the the bare metal it takes about 2 pounds of soap makers lye (or Red Devil) if you can get it, in 3-4 gallons of hot water. Add the lye to the water though, and not the other way around. I would think 5-6 tablespoons in a gallon of water would take most of it off and that shouldn't bother the plastic. It doesn't seem to bother any of the plastic pails or brushes I've used with it. You can use a polyester brush to apply it and use as a brush to wash the paint off. I also use one of those little wading pools to set whatever I'm giving that treatment to so it's not running all over the place. I usually wear goggles and a face shield to keep any of it from splashing in my eyes or mouth. I always mix it in my sink and never carry the crystals around with the lid off. It washes off really easily with water. I'm not sure if lye works on lacquer or not as I've never had to use it for that. Last weekend I washed all the paint off a monitor top and it took about 1 1/2 or 2 hours to do.
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Post by jake on Jul 12, 2022 3:34:30 GMT
Thank you, earlg, I am planning on removing the paint from the cabinet as well. So this sounds like a good formula for that too! Thank you for your help too!! I appreciate it!
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