Appliance paint

[Mark118]

Put a new medium size, inexpensive Whirlpool refrigerator in my garage some years ago. Soon after the paint on the doors began to bubble and expose significant rust patches. The warranty specifically excluded such issues under their "cosmetic defects" exception. So, I removed all the rust down to bright metal and recoated both doors with Rustoleum white one-part epoxy appliance paint with a small sponge roller. Amazing finish, rust issue resolved. Seems to be great stuff with no priming required. The issue now is that the finish has progressively yellowed and stands out lie a sore thumb next to the white washer & dryer beside it. The yellowing is so far resistent to usual household cleaners. I'm down to repainting it unless someone has ideas what remove the discoloration. Also looking for suggestion as to what to paint over it with that would resist the yellowing. Thanks in advance.

 

[619DioFan]

Perhaps try some rubbing compound otherwise I would say repaint. is it in a spot where it gets direct sunlight ?

 

[nadogail]

In my community there are companies that specialize in refinishing. They use epoxy paint.

 

[PWC Repair]

The cheaper white epoxy paint DOES in fact yellow over time. If the finish is solid with no more bubbling just repaint with some rustoleum or something.

 

[Mark118]

Perhaps try some rubbing compound otherwise I would say repaint. is it in a spot where it gets direct sunlight ?

No, its in the back corner. Only LED lighting. In looking at some reviews, others have had the same experience. The compound is a good idea, I'll give it a try. If that doesn't work, as suggested, I'll hit it some enamel.

 

[rburke65]

Get some 2 part epoxy paint…it gets pretty had!

 

[Lwel9226]

No, its in the back corner. Only LED lighting. In looking at some reviews, others have had the same experience. The compound is a good idea, I'll give it a try. If that doesn't work, as suggested, I'll hit it some enamel.

LED lighting can.... and probably will cause fading..... Best idea is just repaint every once in a while....

LynnW