How to Repair Enamel Paint

How to Repair Enamel Paint
Written By
Mona Culberson
Mona Culberson
Published: Sep 3, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Fill in the damaged area with the epoxy. Remove any excess epoxy using the applicator tool. Allow the area to cure for 12 hours.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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.

Photo Credits

Paint brush and aqua paints image by PaulPaladin from Fotolia.com

Mona Culberson

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…

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