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How to clean a rusting Microwave

How to clean a rusting Microwave

Tristan Hill

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Rust can appear after a few years inside a microwave, particularly to the area the tray rollers run over. This guide covers cleaning and applying touch up paint to the affected areas.

What paint do I use inside the microwave oven?

The solution is a paint that resists high temperatures and at the same time is suitable for food use and free of toxics.

  1. How to clean a rusting Microwave, Prepare the surface: passo 1, immagine 1 di 1
    • Unplug the microwave oven.

    • Clean the surface of all grease residue with alcohol or acetone.

  2. How to clean a rusting Microwave, Remove the rust: passo 2, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the glass tray and roller ring

    • Remove the stuck rust with steel wool.

    • Wipe away any debris with a dry cloth

  3. How to clean a rusting Microwave, Apply the paint: passo 3, immagine 1 di 1
    • Shake the tin

    • Apply a thin coat with the brush

    • Give the paint at least 6 hours to dry

    • Apply 1 or 2 more coats as appriopriate

  4. How to clean a rusting Microwave, Replace tray: passo 4, immagine 1 di 1
    • Allow time for the paint coatings to dry properly, ideally overnight with the door open.

    • Replace roller ring and tray. Plug your oven to the power outlet.

    • You are now ready to use your microwave oven again!

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Thanks so much!!! I got a small microwave from a rental unit ( it was rusted ans I thought i would be excellent for my fishing cabin ( in the wine country ). I WANTED TO USE EPOXY OR ENGINE PAINT!!! The mention set so many individuals at multiple sites off to saying things about toxic fumes and other ridiculous things. there’s even a special paint Amazon sells!!! https://www.google.com/search?client=fir...

wgcormier - Replica

So Easy thanks

Janet Jones - Replica

Thank you for the information.

Marci B Jeffcoats - Replica

Where do I buy the special paint

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