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Your refrigerator starts showing rusty spots? Your washing machine or microwave is damaged due to moisture? Rust is not only an aesthetic problem, it can also weaken the structure of your devices and reduce their lifespan. Rather than investing in expensive replacement, there is a simple and cost-effective solution to eliminate rust and protect your appliances on a long-term basis.
The 5-step method to say goodbye to rust
With this technique inspired by the bodywork workshops, you can restore your devices without difficulty and give them a second youth.
What you’ll need
A scraper or a metal spatula (to remove damaged parts)
An impermeable repair mastic (to fill the corroded areas)
Sandpaper (grain 120-150 for smoothing, 220 grain for finishing)
A rust product (to prevent future rust)
Aerosol paint suitable for household appliances (for a clean and durable finish)
The 5-step method to say goodbye to rust
Remove the rust visible
Using a scraper or spatula, remove damaged parts of paint and rusted areas.
Do this carefully as not to damage the still healthy parts of the device.
Applying a repair mastic
Use an impermeable mastic to fill damaged areas.
Apply it with a spatula, then let it dry completely.
Slide for a smooth result
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