Appliance Paint - inside clothes dryer

[RichK]

Hi,

I'm thinking of painting inside the dryer drum. Paint has come off in a few
spots.

Has anyone tried what's called the appliance paint for that purpose? I'm
concerned about the paint flaking off.

Thanks,

RichK

[Appliance Repair Aid]

Post by RichK
Hi,
I'm thinking of painting inside the dryer drum. Paint has come off in a few
spots.
Has anyone tried what's called the appliance paint for that purpose? I'm
concerned about the paint flaking off.
Thanks,
RichK

Hi,

Dryer make, model#?

This might be what you need....
http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=561
Great for coating chipped clothes dryer drums. Gray acrylic paint.

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

[RichK]

Thanks Jeff,

Post by Appliance Repair Aid

Post by RichK
I'm thinking of painting inside the dryer drum. Paint has come off in a few
spots.

This might be what you need....
http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=561
Great for coating chipped clothes dryer drums. Gray acrylic paint.

Is this paint unique in any way, to stand up to the dryer drum duty?

Regards,

RichK

[Appliance Repair Aid]

Post by RichK
Is this paint unique in any way, to stand up to the dryer drum duty?

Yupper...made by Whirlpool for there built dryers ( Whirlpool, Kenmore
( most ), Kitchen Aid, Roper ).

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

[PipeDown]

Post by Appliance Repair Aid

Post by RichK
Hi,
I'm thinking of painting inside the dryer drum. Paint has come off in a few
spots.
Has anyone tried what's called the appliance paint for that purpose? I'm
concerned about the paint flaking off.
Thanks,
RichK

Hi,
Dryer make, model#?
This might be what you need....
http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=561
Great for coating chipped clothes dryer drums. Gray acrylic paint.
jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

Rustoleum makes a "Appliance Epoxy Ultra Hard Enamel" spray paint. I don't
know if it will last longer than any other good enamel paint. Call their
customer support line for advice on their products.

You might look into a two part epoxy paint like is often used to refinish
bathtubs and countertops. It usually brushes or rolls on.

Whatever you use, run the dryer for a few cycles empty to bake it on before
putting clothes in to avoid any solvent smell transfer after it has dried
for a day.

If it is a gas dryer, let it dry thoroughly before running it or you may
have an explosion when the flammible vapors from the paint get to the
burner. Might even want to unplug it and turn the gas valve off.

Prep the drum by cleaning/degreasing with denatured alcohol, no telling what
residues from fabric softners are on the surface waiting to mess up the
paint job.

IMO, its a waste of time since nobody looks inside anyway.

[RichK]

Post by PipeDown
Rustoleum makes a "Appliance Epoxy Ultra Hard Enamel" spray paint. I don't
know if it will last longer than any other good enamel paint. Call their
customer support line for advice on their products.

Will do some digging on that as well. The drum is white and has some
discoloration, which does not bother me. The stationary inside back panel
(which does not rotate) in the drum is the one that is beatup in a couple
places and if not used for a while, does show some rust. I'm afraid it will
discolor some whites.

Post by PipeDown
If it is a gas dryer, let it dry thoroughly before running it or you may
have an explosion when the flammible vapors from the paint get to the
burner. Might even want to unplug it and turn the gas valve off.

Yes, it is gas. Good idea :-) I do not want to paint the whole drum just
some areas.

Post by PipeDown
IMO, its a waste of time since nobody looks inside anyway.

Neither do I, but am afraid that during humid months it may rust just a bit
and I'll have rustic socks :-)

RichK

[PipeDown]

Post by RichK

Post by PipeDown
Rustoleum makes a "Appliance Epoxy Ultra Hard Enamel" spray paint. I

don't

Post by PipeDown
know if it will last longer than any other good enamel paint. Call their
customer support line for advice on their products.

Will do some digging on that as well. The drum is white and has some
discoloration, which does not bother me. The stationary inside back panel
(which does not rotate) in the drum is the one that is beatup in a couple
places and if not used for a while, does show some rust. I'm afraid it will
discolor some whites.

Post by PipeDown
If it is a gas dryer, let it dry thoroughly before running it or you may
have an explosion when the flammible vapors from the paint get to the
burner. Might even want to unplug it and turn the gas valve off.

Yes, it is gas. Good idea :-) I do not want to paint the whole drum just
some areas.

Post by PipeDown
IMO, its a waste of time since nobody looks inside anyway.

Neither do I, but am afraid that during humid months it may rust just a bit
and I'll have rustic socks :-)
RichK

Oh, you didn't mention the rust before, that is a better justification.

That back panel may be removable making it easier to paint.

[Joseph Meehan]

Post by RichK
Hi,
I'm thinking of painting inside the dryer drum. Paint has come off
in a few spots.
Has anyone tried what's called the appliance paint for that purpose?
I'm concerned about the paint flaking off.
Thanks,
RichK

I would think that it is likely a porcelain or a powder material. I
don't know of any "paint" that I would expect to hold up to that kind of
enviroment.

[n***@yahoo.com]

I would not do any painting in the inside of your dryer. Appliance
paint for cosmetic purposes on the outside. There really is no reason
to painto the inside. Even if the paint has rubbed off, it will have
no negative effect on your garments.

[ameijers]

Post by n***@yahoo.com
I would not do any painting in the inside of your dryer. Appliance
paint for cosmetic purposes on the outside. There really is no reason
to painto the inside. Even if the paint has rubbed off, it will have
no negative effect on your garments.

????? Never seen rust streaks on cotton? As a broke college student using
laundromats, I learned the hard way to carefully check the dryers I was
about to use. Wet clothes pick up stains real easy. Of course, those run
super-hot, so a residential dryer would be less likely to have problems.

aem sends...

[n***@yahoo.com]

Rust streaks could just as easily come from the drum, rather than the
rear bulkhead. In fact, the most common place for rust streaks is a
deteriorating rear drum seal.

[RichK]

Post by n***@yahoo.com
Rust streaks could just as easily come from the drum, rather than the
rear bulkhead. In fact, the most common place for rust streaks is a
deteriorating rear drum seal.

I have this thing somewhat apart, so maybe I'll have a closer look at the
seal as well.

Rich

[Terri Williams]

replying to RichK, Terri Williams wrote:
Dryer under 1 yr warranty paint peeling inside large spot how do I get best
repair

--
for full context, visit http://www.homeownershub.com/maintenance/appliance-paint-inside-clothes-dryer-113362-.htm

[Ed Pawlowski]

Post by Terri Williams
Dryer under 1 yr warranty paint peeling inside large spot how do I get best
repair

Since it is now 10 years out of warranty I'd just run it until it dies.
It rusted away already and the drum was converted to a wheel for gerbils.

[Oren]

Post by Ed Pawlowski

Post by Terri Williams
Dryer under 1 yr warranty paint peeling inside large spot how do I get best
repair

Since it is now 10 years out of warranty I'd just run it until it dies.
It rusted away already and the drum was converted to a wheel for gerbils.

The gerbils in the drum wheel caused a humming noise in the light
ballast, too.