Fix Dent in Oven Door?
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Comments (4)I think it depends on the handles and how wide the fridge door opens. We had the same concern, as the kitchen layout called for them to be separated by just a bit less than two inches. Lucky for us, we were considering the GE Profile double ovens and GE Profile French Door, counter-depth w/double drawer freezer. The KD looked and measured ahead of time and said the curved oven handles would allow the french door to open cleanly all the way without a problem. At least on this one thing he was right....See MoreDent in metal front door - how do I fix this?
Comments (11)I suppose a suction cup device might work on very shallow superficial dents, but Kudzu is correct -- any significant dent stretches the metal. My days of studying and doing auto body repair are long over, so things may have changed, but the traditional way to straighten a panel is to work the dent from the outside to the center. If you can access the panel from behind, you bump with a hammer and dolly. If not, you use a slide hammer puller from the front (this leaves convex holes in the panel that you have to grind smooth and braze over). When the metal is as close as possible to its original contour, the dent that remains in the center represents the stretched metal. You heat this remaining dent with a torch to soften the steel, so you can bring it back as close to level as possible. A really good auto body craftsperson (I was never anywhere near that good!) can get the steel so close to its original contour that it needs only a mm or so of polyester filler (Bondo is a brand) for final leveling. The real old-timers used to use lead for leveling, but that was a long, long time ago. What little I know of current body repair practice seems to suggest that not many shops straighten panels any more. They replace them. So this is a kind of roundabout way of saying that your local auto body shop may not be of much help....See MoreMiele oven dent
Comments (2)I would call Miele Customer Service directly and explain the situation. They should be able to tell you what can be done. https://www.mieleusa.com/domestic/contact-us-45.htm...See MoreDent on refrigerator door.
Comments (7)Is it a dent or a scratch? A minor scratch can be buffed out with enough elbow grease, if you're experienced. If you're not, you'll probably make is worse. Of course, if it's a deep scratch, buffing isn't going to do the job. But a dent is a dent. You're not going to take it out. Red Scotchbrite pads seem to be the tool of choice for scratch removal. But you have to be careful to match the grain and you might have to do the entire panel. Also, obstructions such as handles can make this task difficult, so you might be better off removing them first...See Moredan1888
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