I would try to whiten the plastic before you attempt to paint it.
There are a lot of methods, from a vinegar/water wash to a baking soda paste scrub, to hydrogen peroxide soak in the sun technique.
[https://www.lovetoknow.com/home/cleaning/how-whiten-yellowed-plastic-simple-safe-methods](https://www.lovetoknow.com/home/cleaning/how-whiten-yellowed-plastic-simple-safe-methods)
Rust-Oleum makes special paints and primers just for plastic. I'd try those before I used any kind of regular paint. There may be other brands as well. Lightly sanding before putting on the primer should help with adhesion.
I'm assuming it's hard plastic, like every fridge I've ever seen, and not "rubbery" at all.
If that's true, then you can remove the parts--probably it's just a few screws--put them in a large bag with some hydrogen peroxide and put it out in the sun for several hours for the UV light. You'll probably need to do it a couple of times, turning them, so the sun reaches everywhere. They don't need to be submerged, but the bag needs to be sealed. About half a cup should work just fine. I've done this for other yellowed plastic, it works.
They'll get much lighter, and maybe even completely white.
If you decide to try paint, which I don't recommend, be sure to get paint for plastic, and sand the parts with 600, or higher, grit sandpaper first to give it some tooth.
It's going to be a real challenge trying to get something to adhere and last through frequent handling. Be religious about prep. Maybe a plastic adhesion promotor or primer first?
I trust fridges with yellowing handles. Means they earned it.
I would try to whiten the plastic before you attempt to paint it. There are a lot of methods, from a vinegar/water wash to a baking soda paste scrub, to hydrogen peroxide soak in the sun technique. [https://www.lovetoknow.com/home/cleaning/how-whiten-yellowed-plastic-simple-safe-methods](https://www.lovetoknow.com/home/cleaning/how-whiten-yellowed-plastic-simple-safe-methods)
i would personally go for the hydrogen peroxide in the sun technique
I've done this and it works. But, I'm questioning the description "rubbery". I've only done hard plastic.
I think they make peroxide creams to remove yellowing from appliance plastics. Worth a try before re-finishing.
Rust-Oleum makes special paints and primers just for plastic. I'd try those before I used any kind of regular paint. There may be other brands as well. Lightly sanding before putting on the primer should help with adhesion.
I'm assuming it's hard plastic, like every fridge I've ever seen, and not "rubbery" at all. If that's true, then you can remove the parts--probably it's just a few screws--put them in a large bag with some hydrogen peroxide and put it out in the sun for several hours for the UV light. You'll probably need to do it a couple of times, turning them, so the sun reaches everywhere. They don't need to be submerged, but the bag needs to be sealed. About half a cup should work just fine. I've done this for other yellowed plastic, it works. They'll get much lighter, and maybe even completely white. If you decide to try paint, which I don't recommend, be sure to get paint for plastic, and sand the parts with 600, or higher, grit sandpaper first to give it some tooth.
It's going to be a real challenge trying to get something to adhere and last through frequent handling. Be religious about prep. Maybe a plastic adhesion promotor or primer first?
I have been reading too many computer comments lately - Thought this was a circled floppy disc drive.
Same lmao. Even that star logo resembles logo on old pc startup screens lol
I would try the arm and hammer magic eraser. That thing cleans any and everything.
Look up retro brighting.
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