Things You Will Need
Although a professional will repair the chip, you may also fix it yourself using a porcelain repair kit from a home improvement store.
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Sand the damaged area of the porcelain enamel with a medium-git sandpaper to roughen the surface. Brush away all sanding dust and chipped porcelain with a cloth.
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Pour 1 tbsp. rubbing alcohol onto a cloth, and wipe the area thoroughly to remove all surface oil that may interfere with the repair process.
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Open the repair compound from the porcelain repair kit. Squeeze 1 to 2 tsp. into a paper cup. Add 1/4 tsp. of a glossy, alkyd-base paint that is the same color as the porcelain you are repairing. Mix the two solutions together with a wooden craft stick. Continue mixing adding more paint if needed until you achieve a perfect color match.
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Scoop up 1 tsp. of the mixture with the craft stick and scrape it into the damaged area. Build the compound up slightly over the top of the damage. Place a razor blade flat against the surface of the porcelain object and drag it across the area to scrape off the excess compound.
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Allow the repair to sit until it is dry to the touch but not fully cured.
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Dip a cotton swab into nail polish remover, and rub the edges of the repair with the swab lightly to blend it into the surrounding porcelain enamel. Let compound dry thoroughly.