Porcelain is a great finish that coats metal products through a process of being baked on. It is durable and non-porous material so it’s easy to clean. Although, porcelain enamel can easily be chipped if an object is dropped onto the finish, bending the metal. The small chipped area with exposed metal will then begin to rust. While rust isn’t appealing cosmetically, it also can be a pain when the rust inside of your clothes washer leaves red-brown residue on your clothing. Instead of purchasing an expensive and brand new washer tub, you can easily repair those small rusty nicks and gouges yourself.
Available at many hardware retail stores, you are able to purchase a relatively inexpensive porcelain repair kit to refinish and repair the inner and outer areas of your washing machine. Along with following the manufacturer instructions, we’ve included a few simple instruction tips to further assist your DIY repair. You will want to begin by sanding only the chipped and rusty areas with a piece of fine grit sandpaper. Next, clean the damaged area with some soapy water to remove any debris; allow the area to dry completely. Then, apply the repair glaze by adding thin coats to help blend it in with the rest of surrounding porcelain. Afterwards, you will want to wait 24 hours for your porcelain repair kit compound to dry. In no time, your clothes washer will look good as new—minus the costly repairs!
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