Hello, I just purchased a 1958 GE model BH12-R refrigerator. It has separate doors for the freezer and refrigerator compartments. Revolving shelves inside with nothing really missing. It seems to be operating well.
Unfortunately, someone spray painted over the original lemon yellow color with some sort of mat looking paint. I would like to try to remove the top paint to get back to the original color underneath.
Has anyone tried this? The original finish would have been some sort of glossy porcelain type. I don't think this original finish would be harmed by hot water. I am thinking of trying to lay boiling hot water soaked towels over the top coat to try to get it to blister and loosen. Then use a plastic or wooden scraper to carefully hand strip the paint. I have successfully used hot water to soak paint off of painted cabinet hardware. Any ideas?
Unfortunately, someone spray painted over the original lemon yellow color with some sort of mat looking paint. I would like to try to remove the top paint to get back to the original color underneath.
Has anyone tried this? The original finish would have been some sort of glossy porcelain type. I don't think this original finish would be harmed by hot water. I am thinking of trying to lay boiling hot water soaked towels over the top coat to try to get it to blister and loosen. Then use a plastic or wooden scraper to carefully hand strip the paint. I have successfully used hot water to soak paint off of painted cabinet hardware. Any ideas?