How to Repair Enamel Paint
Minor damage to enamel paint often can be repaired at home using an enamel repair kit available at a hardware or home supply store. These kits generally contain epoxy, wet/dry sandpaper, fine-grit sandpaper, gel coat enamel and an applicator.
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Clean the area well with rubbing alcohol before you begin the repair process. Dry the area with a hair dryer to ensure that the epoxy sticks to the area.
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Lightly sand down the rough edges of the area that is chipped or cracked with fine-grit sandpaper. Smooth the edges as much as possible. Wipe away all sanding dust.
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Fill in the damaged area with the epoxy. Remove any excess epoxy using the applicator tool. Allow the area to cure for 12 hours.
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Lightly sand the cured epoxy with the wet/dry sandpaper included in the kit. Wet the fine-grit sandpaper and sand the repair to a smooth finish.
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Mix the appropriate color enamel according to the kit directions. Apply a layer of enamel to the repaired area. Allow the enamel to dry for 24 hours.
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Tips
- Epoxy does not stick to a wet surface. Dry the area well.
- Sand the area smoothly to ensure that the repair blends into the existing enamel.
Writer Bio
Mona Culberson began working on the assembly line at a large manufacturing company in 1983, where she worked her way up into several positions of business responsibility. In 2005, she began a career in roofing, interior design and remodeling. She works daily as a professional painter/home remodeler/handywoman while lending her husband's roofing business a helping hand in her spare time.
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- Paint brush and aqua paints image by PaulPaladin from Fotolia.com
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