What a great tip - thank you so much! I'm looking to buy a reconditioned fridge at the moment for a house I'm moving into and a lot I see online have dings like this or worse. I actually want to paint the fridge to look like one of the expensive retro styles and having a ding in the surface would drive me crazy. Thank you again for the tip!!
It didn't work for me unfortunately. I will say be careful to anyone who will try this. The dent on my fridge was lower down almost to the edge of the door and I was heating the area but didn't notice that the rubber surrounding the fridge door was warping due to the heat. After I noticed, it was already cooled down and had stayed in a warped shape so I had to re-heat and sort of mold it back into position. It looks fine but not the same as before. So, I made things worse and the dent hasn't gone either lol. Just be aware of this.
Sometimes the stainless steel is NOT stainless steel! It’s a film applied to look similar. Some instances it is plastic! Can you imagine the reaction plastics would have?!
@@gabrielc7861 I understand stainless steel. Fact many appliances today are skin wrapped in a VERY THIN layer of stainless. My concern was adding too much heat Via a Heat Gun Vs a Hair Dryer?! The term used was not clear to me and I could see a Heat Gun (which removes paint etc!) actually burning or damaging the area of stainless steel you want to repair. I started out with a Hair Dryer and “some” (about 1/3) of the dent softened out. But it still remained visible. I understand the concept of this action(s). But everyone must measure what is gained Vs what could be damaged even worse!
Hi, I have an infrared thermometer for reading surface temperatures. I am wondering what is the highest or ideal surface temperature for a stainless steel refrigerator surface to reach (from hair dryer or heat gun) before you apply ice? I am hoping not to get the surface too hot to cause damage. I have an LG refrigerator if that helps. If anyone can comment from experience, I would appreciate it. Thanks.
I found you because I just received a text where my workers damaged something similar to the refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher and if it works you will be an angel to me, I will not have to replace the doors of those 3 Appliance, I will let you know what happens. Thank you
Actually i did ask you if the dent is 100% Gone for real? I have attempt fixing one just like the one in your video and actually got smaller however not completely gone. Thanks 🙏.
OK. at :21 he say's heat it for a long time about 5 minutes and then at 1:45 he says do not exceed over 60 seconds, or it will discolor your fridge. Alrighty then.
THANK YOU!!! I had a new refrigerator delivered yesterday, and there is a small dent in the door; the company offered me a new refrigerator or a discounted price. I took the money but had second thoughts because I knew the dent would drive me crazy. I'm going to try this today.
@@paloupis Yeah I have a really small ding that's not coming out with a hairdryer I'm going to try heat gun for 60 seconds at a time it shouldnt hurt I'll give that a try
I just watched a video where a guy used a hair dryer and compressed air. It unfortunately failed. I'll try just the hair dryer and hold it there for a while to see if mine come out.
@pranavofficial haven't tried lately, the appliances are under a store protection plan, but unfortunately it doesn't cover cosmetic damage. So we're dealing with it.
What temperature? A heat gun can go above 900 degrees farenheit. I'm assuming to set it lowest temperature and work up until you slowly see results. @@KooperSalmo
Question? Are you using a hairdryer or you mentioned a heat gun that like removes paint? Which one are you using? Be sure to get your terms correctly. A heat gun for removing paint could possibly damage the refrigerator even worse. Versus a heat hairdryer, which is what it sounded like which would be more gradual and gentler on the surface.
Hi, thank you for the tip. I have a few questions to clarify what I saw in your demo. You mentioned ice, I didn’t see you use ice for this demo? Does that mean you don’t need to use ice? What is the reason for the ice? How long do you keep the ice on for? I have a 12.5A heat gun with a low and high setting, is that ok to use? 🙏🏼🇨🇦
Thanks for getting back to me, but how long do I keep the ice on for? I understand that the ice is for cooling down, but is it to prevent it from getting too hot and discolouring, or to cause the dent to pop and fix itself? Am I using the right heat gun? Also, in the beginning you said five minutes, but in the end you said 30 to 60 seconds. Do you mean we alternate the heat and ice every 30 to 60 seconds for five minutes? I tried it for 60 seconds and it didn’t work. This is why I am wondering if I’m supposed to alternate for five minutes. I am nervous about discolouring. Thank you
This repair is done with metal skin in auto body repairs. The problem is once a dent is formed. One applied heat to “pop” the metal back to its original form. However, metal will bend back. But you will STILL have a slight crease where it was dented before. There is no way to change the physical characteristics of a dent! All you can hope for is a softening of the area where it is not so apparent as before to maybe 60%-75%. 100% can be achieved! It’s a secret I’ll tell only you here. It’s REPLACEMENT!
I got shocked while working on a fridge for a customer, and in my panic, I jolted and hit the fridge, leaving a small dent in it. I'll give this a shot to see if it'll fix it.
So you started off by saying "Heat it for a long time, like 5 minutes", to " Do not exceed over 60 seconds because it can start to discolor your stainless steel." Seems like you became an experienced instructor with your own instructions in 1:45? Thats called the "CZcams Effect"......Everybody is an expert. Thanks for sharing,
Low temp and keep 6-8” away. It reduced the ding but the heat damaged my door so it’s kinda worse now. Think it was too hot/close. Prob hold it for 30 seconds at a Time let cool and repeat
What a great tip - thank you so much! I'm looking to buy a reconditioned fridge at the moment for a house I'm moving into and a lot I see online have dings like this or worse. I actually want to paint the fridge to look like one of the expensive retro styles and having a ding in the surface would drive me crazy. Thank you again for the tip!!
It didn't work for me unfortunately. I will say be careful to anyone who will try this. The dent on my fridge was lower down almost to the edge of the door and I was heating the area but didn't notice that the rubber surrounding the fridge door was warping due to the heat. After I noticed, it was already cooled down and had stayed in a warped shape so I had to re-heat and sort of mold it back into position. It looks fine but not the same as before. So, I made things worse and the dent hasn't gone either lol. Just be aware of this.
Thats the seal or gasket of the fridge. Those should be blanked off with a news paper lol.
Sometimes the stainless steel is NOT stainless steel! It’s a film applied to look similar. Some instances it is plastic! Can you imagine the reaction plastics would have?!
@stevenc8140 well that's not the fault of the video creator, it does specifically say stainless steel in the title
@@gabrielc7861 Where did I say it was the fault of the video creator? I was just warning people of mistakes I made so it won't happen to them.
@@gabrielc7861 I understand stainless steel. Fact many appliances today are skin wrapped in a VERY THIN layer of stainless. My concern was adding too much heat Via a Heat Gun Vs a Hair Dryer?! The term used was not clear to me and I could see a Heat Gun (which removes paint etc!) actually burning or damaging the area of stainless steel you want to repair.
I started out with a Hair Dryer and “some” (about 1/3) of the dent softened out. But it still remained visible. I understand the concept of this action(s). But everyone must measure what is gained Vs what could be damaged even worse!
Hi,
I have an infrared thermometer for reading surface temperatures. I am wondering what is the highest or ideal surface temperature for a stainless steel refrigerator surface to reach (from hair dryer or heat gun) before you apply ice? I am hoping not to get the surface too hot to cause damage. I have an LG refrigerator if that helps. If anyone can comment from experience, I would appreciate it. Thanks.
Do not do this if you have a fingerprint resistant stainless steel fridge. They use a plastic coating that would melt under the heat of a heat gun.
Thank you for this great advise.
Thank you!!!!
Mine did. $175 for replacement.
Does it leave a ring around where you applied it?
I found you because I just received a text where my workers damaged something similar to the refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher and if it works you will be an angel to me, I will not have to replace the doors of those 3 Appliance, I will let you know what happens. Thank you
I have a black stainless steel fridge with a dent do you think the heat can discolor it?
Actually i did ask you if the dent is 100% Gone for real? I have attempt fixing one just like the one in your video and actually got smaller however not completely gone. Thanks 🙏.
OK. at :21 he say's heat it for a long time about 5 minutes and then at 1:45 he says do not exceed over 60 seconds, or it will discolor your fridge. Alrighty then.
I tried with a very hot hair dryer but it didn’t do anything 😢 maybe a need something hotter?
Thank you!
THANK YOU!!! I had a new refrigerator delivered yesterday, and there is a small dent in the door; the company offered me a new refrigerator or a discounted price. I took the money but had second thoughts because I knew the dent would drive me crazy. I'm going to try this today.
Did it work?
@@seatime674 Not completely, but it's much better. Thx.
@@paloupis Did you use a hair dryer or a real heat gun?
@@seatime674 A hair dryer. I have a heat gun was afraid I'd ruin the door.
@@paloupis Yeah I have a really small ding that's not coming out with a hairdryer I'm going to try heat gun for 60 seconds at a time it shouldnt hurt I'll give that a try
What a great idea,im buying a heat gun just incase now 😆 sending thanks from the uk 🇬🇧
I'd be very concerned about melting the foam inside the door.
did you have to use the icecube?
I didn’t see the stel where you added ice. Did you just put an ice cube against it?
Yes
I used compressed air for keyboard cleaner and use a heat gun ,works perfect for me
I just watched a video where a guy used a hair dryer and compressed air. It unfortunately failed. I'll try just the hair dryer and hold it there for a while to see if mine come out.
Did it work?
@@zionmaghoney5877 it did not unfortunately
@@ericmcleod2329 Did you find any other work around's for getting this solved? Understood the method used in the video haven't worked out for you.
@pranavofficial haven't tried lately, the appliances are under a store protection plan, but unfortunately it doesn't cover cosmetic damage. So we're dealing with it.
Awesome
My question is great but I know the heat gun it gets pretty hot what happened to the plastic inside the fridge and insulation are they getting melt it
Lmao bro who posted liked this comment but didn’t respond to the question😢😂
Because he knows the answer. And it is not good for anybody.
Do you think putting a heat gun on one area for so long could damage the wiring or insides of the refrigerator?
HI,GONE 100%? Thanks!
First you say to apply heat for a long time. Like 5 minutes. Then at the end you say no longer than 60 seconds to avoid discoloring. Please clarify.
Sorry 60 second increments
@@KooperSalmo 60 seconds, ice and then 60 more seconds? Like a rinse on repeat? Or just ice at the end?
The ice is after the heat
I thought the a same thing
I used a plunger to try to remove a dent and ended up with a debt with a halo.
Great tip! QUESTION: What temp was your heat gun set to? Mine goes from 250 to 1000, so it's quite a range. Thanks in advance.
Start with a low temp then work your way up
Waw it s work👍
Use first Ice or at the end
How much time for using both?
About 1 minute
How hot did you have the heat gun on?
Take it slow first try 60 seconds if the debt doesn’t get removed in that process I would add 30 seconds to it and so on
thank you but what temperature i meant?
What temperature? A heat gun can go above 900 degrees farenheit. I'm assuming to set it lowest temperature and work up until you slowly see results. @@KooperSalmo
Question? Are you using a hairdryer or you mentioned a heat gun that like removes paint? Which one are you using? Be sure to get your terms correctly. A heat gun for removing paint could possibly damage the refrigerator even worse. Versus a heat hairdryer, which is what it sounded like which would be more gradual and gentler on the surface.
Hi, thank you for the tip. I have a few questions to clarify what I saw in your demo. You mentioned ice, I didn’t see you use ice for this demo? Does that mean you don’t need to use ice? What is the reason for the ice? How long do you keep the ice on for? I have a 12.5A heat gun with a low and high setting, is that ok to use? 🙏🏼🇨🇦
The ice cools it down quicker
Thanks for getting back to me, but how long do I keep the ice on for? I understand that the ice is for cooling down, but is it to prevent it from getting too hot and discolouring, or to cause the dent to pop and fix itself? Am I using the right heat gun? Also, in the beginning you said five minutes, but in the end you said 30 to 60 seconds. Do you mean we alternate the heat and ice every 30 to 60 seconds for five minutes? I tried it for 60 seconds and it didn’t work. This is why I am wondering if I’m supposed to alternate for five minutes. I am nervous about discolouring. Thank you
The ice is not for cooling down but for contrast and expand purpose.
This repair is done with metal skin in auto body repairs. The problem is once a dent is formed. One applied heat to “pop” the metal back to its original form. However, metal will bend back. But you will STILL have a slight crease where it was dented before. There is no way to change the physical characteristics of a dent! All you can hope for is a softening of the area where it is not so apparent as before to maybe 60%-75%. 100% can be achieved! It’s a secret I’ll tell only you here. It’s REPLACEMENT!
Hello
Can we use a hair dryer?
Yes
I got shocked while working on a fridge for a customer, and in my panic, I jolted and hit the fridge, leaving a small dent in it. I'll give this a shot to see if it'll fix it.
Please please a porta da minha geladeira tem amassos 😢
Tnx a lot for sharing it ruined my ref
So you started off by saying "Heat it for a long time, like 5 minutes", to " Do not exceed over 60 seconds because it can start to discolor your stainless steel." Seems like you became an experienced instructor with your own instructions in 1:45? Thats called the "CZcams Effect"......Everybody is an expert.
Thanks for sharing,
Это не самая лучшая идея. Внутри есть утеплитель. Это материал, который боится высоких температур.
Does not work at all
Low temp and keep 6-8” away. It reduced the ding but the heat damaged my door so it’s kinda worse now. Think it was too hot/close.
Prob hold it for 30 seconds at a
Time let cool and repeat
You're supposed to take the food out of the refrigerator before you heat it up! Good luck on your culinary journey!