Fridge/freezer

[jennyjoan]

I have it about 5 years now and it is getting very "marky" at the side of it. I called it silver but think it is graphite? Can I paint over graphite as I don't want to be buying another fridge for another while. thanks

[jennyjoan]

am going to cover the fridge myself and have bought silver adhesive paper = however I don't have the "blue" thing the lady uses - anybody give me any ideas before I have to back to B&Q - thanks

[Buenchico]

The 'blue thing' is a wallpaper smoother:
https://www.toolstation.com/prep-wallpaper-smoother/p90715

With 'self-adhesive paper' (Fablon?) though, you might find that something like this is better:
https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/d-c-fix-self-adhesive-film-application-kit/p/0439766

[bookbinder]

You might like to try a wooden, 12-inch, ruler. (Or a longer one, if you like.)

[Tilly2]

JJ, take care, if you do do that. It might look worse afterwards. Have a go at covering something smaller before you tackle the fridge freezer.

[jennyjoan]

thanks guys - would never have known the proper word.

when I used to paper for mum - I always used like a long brush with tiny bristles.

[Buenchico]

Er, what happened to that green fridge you had us all hunting for not so long ago?

[jennyjoan]

it is the side Tilly so I won't worry too much.

[jennyjoan]

can't remember that Chris - sure I change my mind the way I change my pants LOL

[hereIam]

^ Ha ha ..

[Buenchico]

LOL @ Jennyjoan!

You had me worried though, as I thought that I might have imagined it - but it seems not ;-)
https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/ChatterBank/Question1666427.html