Problem with peeling veneer

[Bobby Kirk]

I have a 2006 marquis. The inlays on my frig doors is coming loose on the corners and curling up. If I heat
this spot will it make it easier to glue it. Thanks

Bobby Kirk

[Gerald Farris]

Bobby,
Carefully warming, but not heating the area some may help. However, the secret to repairing a peeling veneer is to properly clamp it while the glue dries.

Gerald

[Keith Oliver]

Bobby:  On my boat, on a Norcold fridge, I replaced the dated covering on the doors with brushed stainless. It was far less expensive than I expected and amounted to a welcome update to the look.  The plastic frame that holds it all together comes off in 2 minutes, as it is only screwed on.  
I am surprised that Beaver used cheap veneer in that location, but I noted the cheapness of the wood on the fridge in my Contessa, compared to the rest of the cabinetry.

[Bobby Kirk]

What is the catch to get the panels off the frig??

[Joel Ashley]

I suspect that the veneer is from the fridge manufacturer and not Beaver.  Replacing it with sheet stainless is a great idea, though Marquis' probably evoke by design more woodwork than most.

Since our '06 Monterey has stainless Dometic fridge doors with no trim, I regret I can't advise on how yours goes together, Bobby.  Perhaps you can get clamps on flat boards around the edges of the open door(s) and get the veneer glued back down.  I tried heating old veneer once to get it laid back down, but it didn't stay for long.  I think once the old glue lets go from ambient heat and humidity, and dries out after curling back, it needs new glue.

Joel