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Making Your Garage Look Better
By Howard Kelly
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The kit includes everything... 
   
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The kit includes everything you need to transform your scratched, ugly garage refrigerator into the envy of all your friends.
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Following the instructions,... 
   
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Following the instructions, we measured the doors and noted their sizes in the included chart.
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We transferred the measurements... 
   
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We transferred the measurements to the door panels, then used a straightedge to trim them to the appropriate size.
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You may need to cut both vertically... 
   
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You may need to cut both vertically and horizontally. Instead of trying to cut through the panel, make a good clean score with a razor and bend it until it breaks off. The chrome moldings simply required one hard press of the razor to cut through.
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We removed all the door handles... 
   
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We removed all the door handles and trim. If there are any exposed holes, drill them out with a 1/4-inch bit and insert the included plastic plugs.
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The instructions call for a thorough cleaning of the door surfaces with soap and water. We chose solvent and a rag. Next, using the supplied fine-grade sandpaper, we scuffed the entire surface of the refrigerator, then wiped it down with a damp rag to remove the dust.
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We ran a strip of masking... 
   
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We ran a strip of masking tape around all the edges of the doors where the seal made contact.
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The Cool Tool Kit includes... 
   
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The Cool Tool Kit includes faux box handles and a roll around pushbar that attach with double-face tape. We marked our installation and placed the double-face tape at this point.
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Be careful opening the roller,... 
   
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Be careful opening the roller, because the package doubles as the paint tray.
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We applied a complete coat... 
   
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We applied a complete coat to the refrigerator and allowed two to four hours drying time. Note: Do take the time to remove any stickers on your refrigerator, it will look better when you are done. We were just lazy.
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With just one coat, you can... 
   
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With just one coat, you can see how the transformation started to take place.
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Using the supplied foam brush,... 
   
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Using the supplied foam brush, we touched up all the small, hard-to-reach places.
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Installing the door panels... 
   
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Installing the door panels is as simple as applying the double face tape...
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...and positioning it on the... 
   
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...and positioning it on the door.
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We put the handles in pla... 
   
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We put the handles in place...
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...and stood back to enjoy... 
   
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...and stood back to enjoy the new look. The Cool Tool Kit is a great way to spend a day in the garage.

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