DIY Painting Refrigerator Plastic

Unplug the refrigerator. Place a drop cloth in the center of a well-ventilated work area. Empty the refrigerator of all contents, then move it to the work area, placing it on the center of the drop cloth to protect the floor from paint.

Clean the refrigerator surface with a sponge and a degreasing detergent. Rinse the detergent from the surface with clean water, then pat the refrigerator dry with a piece of clean cloth.

Remove handles and trim from the body of the refrigerator to protect them from paint. Pry off the trim using the tip of a flat-head screwdriver, and use a Phillips screwdriver or hex wrench, depending on the connector, to remove the handles. Pull the gaskets free from the refrigerator door.

Remove the shelves from the refrigerator. Cover with painter's tape any other portions of the refrigerator you don’t want to paint. Cover any holes leading under the refrigerator because of the removal of the vent.

Shake the can of appliance paint. Hold the nozzle of the can about 6 inches from the surface of the refrigerator; press down to begin the flow of paint. Apply the paint in lines across the surface, moving your arm back and forth to direct the flow of paint rather than directing it by wrist movement alone. Cover the refrigerator with a single moderate layer of paint, then allow the paint to dry for two hours.

Apply a second coat to the first, using a lighter coating than the first to fill in any missed sections. Wait for the second layer to dry overnight, then examine the refrigerator for bleed-through of the original color. If you still see signs of the first color, apply a third light layer of paint; if not, allow the paint to cure 24 hours before moving the refrigerator into place for use.