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How to Touch Up Your Appliances

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In a busy kitchen, it's hard not to scratch and scuff appliances. Simple touch-ups will help keep them looking like new.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Sand the damaged area lightly with fine-grit sandpaper. Roughen the area to be painted and remove any rust, but avoid sanding the surrounding surface.

  2. Step 2

    Clean the area thoroughly with a rag dampened with paint thinner. Let dry.

  3. Step 3

    Paint over scratches with appliance touch-up paint, using the bottle's applicator brush or another fine-tip paintbrush. Let dry overnight. (Touch-up paint fades and peels from surfaces that are exposed to high temperatures, so use it only on appliances that do not heat.)

  4. Step 4

    Fill nicks by building up thin layers of paint. Allow each layer to dry completely before painting the next layer.

Tips & Warnings
  • You can buy appliance touch-up paint at hardware or home improvement stores.
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