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DatDan513 t1_ithvpya wrote

Reply to comment by dezualy in 1956 Frigidaire Range by dezualy

There are kits to repair enamel.. I wouldn’t even attempt it with this fine appliance.

However, there are companies that specialize in such work. Usually they will repair vintage enamel bathtubs but I’m sure they repair appliances as well. Best of luck!

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25_Watt_Bulb t1_itiz8ks wrote

The "in place" bathtub repair "enamel" isn't actually enamel but is just a chemical coating, I doubt it's heat safe. Real enamel is glass powder melted onto the metal at 1,500 ºF, similar to ceramic glaze.

However, there are places that -actually- restore enamel items by removing all of the old enamel and firing new enamel on in an industrial kiln.

There isn't any way to repair an existing enamel finish though.

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dezualy OP t1_ithwtm0 wrote

Y’a i wouldn’t do it myself. It’s really just aesthetic at this point since it hasn’t rusted or anything. Thanks for the tip!

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Killer-Barbie t1_ithzimf wrote

You can always just care for the patch of iron so it doesn't rust.

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Hornswallower t1_itj89y6 wrote

Just get some white flow coat and hardener.

Clean out the chip so there's something for the flowcoat to adhere to, bunge it in, let it dry, sand it with 180, 240, 400, 800 grit then buff and polish.

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Steeve_Perry t1_itjc8st wrote

Yeah call the guys that do enamel bathtub repairs, they’ll have this thing looking good as new.

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