Painting Engel Fridge

G'day ss--ss , can you show more of the fridge paint damage . Some extra pics would be helpful .

hi ss--ss, I have one that is looking thrashed as well , thought about just rubbing it down .Then some metal primer and then just paint over that. Not sure if that's right , someone else might have better knowledge.
Cheers

What about one of those special infra red re radiating paints. Might help it keep cool and use less lec lec!

Astec Paints

I thought the more battered and bruised an Engel was the better it worked

Cheers

Thanks for the replies. Yeah it maybe a sin to pretty it up :).. doesn't really bother me as its in a engel bag.. maybe I'll give it a go by sanding it & giving it a paint. I will post the pics.. My main question should have been how easy is it to pull apart to paint or is it better to just tape everything up...cheers Ss

Afternoon,
Make sure you don't paint the condenser coil at the back of the fridge, as it will upset the efficiency.
Cheers

best thing get a transit bag/cover stops the scratches from occurring admit bit of dents rust on folks add character to unit

Admit theirs is well over 40 years old and still going strong she did however make its own desinger transit bag as back then nothing existed

Hi ss-ss

Why do you need to paint it?

From the image supplies you are using a TBAG45G ( for those outside of the trade, a genuine Engel Transit Bag ) which will cover all of those minor marks.


If on the other hand you want to make it look like new, Engel do supply the genuine colour touch up paint to match your fridge.



Cheers



Stephen

I have an old '76 vintage fridge that I re-sprayed around 17 years ago.

I did it with spray cans or automotive touch up paint. Prep took most of the time, pulling the covers off above and below the motor and slipping strips of cardboard between the case and the condenser tubes as well as latches, hinges and handles off.

Masking tape, news paper and cardboard covered over the inside and lid seals.

After all that, it was scotchbrite and prepsol scrub, wipe down, primer and paint.

It is due for another paint job, so after I drop a motor and condenser in it, it will get a white lid and 'dune beige' to match my '76 model Landcruiser Ute.

hi
Using an Engel with a transit bag does not save it from abrasion and dirt etc
The paint still gets damaged .
You need to call Engel for the paint code .
Some body there will have the info .
Costly Watyl industrial
industrial primer sealer 2 part eurathane 250mls
Top coat industrial 2 part epoxy 250mls
reducer and hardner
touch up gun

or
Kill rust 3 step . Use with spray gun ???

The urethane/epoxy would most likely be better than the original

The original paint seems to be top coat only .Believe it or not u can but paints like this " 1 hit wonder" . If this is the case its only a cheap way of painting ,fine for the first few years .

Spray it using cans of Hammertone paint, ss-ss. The finish tends to hide any imperfections in the casing.

Bob

Don't worry about it. Dents and scratches on painted surfaces are like wrinkles on our faces. They're not tales of woe, but stories about maturity and wonderful experiences. Go get some more :)

White would be good to help reflect heat but other than that it shouldn't be difficult rub it back with coarse paper finish with smooth couple of coats of undercoat topcoat, clear. My wife use to go to an art class and do painting maybe you could take it to someone that teaches art and let them go to town on it with some different scenery pics painted on each side and lid make it unique.