How to Repair the Paint on Galvanized Fridge Shelves

If you have galvanized refrigerator shelves that are in need of repairs or repainting, you can touch them up with a quick coat of spray paint. If the shelves are in extreme need of re-painting, pull them out of the unit and re-paint them outdoors. Remember to always use primer when repainting galvanized metal in order to ensure the oils within paints do not mix and react.

Drop cloth
Damp sponge
Dry cloth
Aerosol metal primer
Aerosol galvanized metal spray paint coat

Instructions

- 1
  Spread a drop cloth across a wide, flat surface outdoors.
- 2
  Dampen a sponge and wipe down each of the trays you removed from the refrigerator. Dry them off with a clean, dry cloth. Do not attempt to paint the shelves unless they are completely dry.
- 3
  Take the cap off a can of aerosol metal primer and shake the paint for about 2 minutes. Spray the metal primer on the front of the shelves, moving in sweeping motions about 2 inches from the surface of the shelves. Allow the primer to dry completely -- about 24 hours -- before turning the shelves over and spraying the back of them.
- 4
  Take the cap off a can of aerosol metal top coat in a galvanized metal finish. Spray the front and back of the shelves with the top coat and allow the paint to dry completely before putting them back into the refrigerator.

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