Paint over rust on washing machine?

Paint over rust on washing machine When the front wall of the washing machine is hidden in a niche or furniture set, then users do not have to worry about the appearance of the “home assistant”. However, if the machine is in plain sight and its body is covered with rust stains, the owners, willy-nilly, begin to think about how to remove traces of corrosion. Let's figure out whether it is possible to perform cosmetic repairs on the machine and whether it will be of any use.

Preparing the surface to be painted

A washing machine whose body is covered with red spots greatly spoils the appearance of the room. Therefore, users are wondering how to return the “home assistant” to its previous appearance? Is it possible to paint over rust on a washing machine? How to perform cosmetic repairs at minimal cost?

First you need to prepare the surface for subsequent painting. The algorithm of actions will be as follows:

cover with masking tape all areas that can be stained with paint during the process;
sand the places where the machine is rusty;
Use a dry cloth to clean off any dust that has settled on the body during the grinding process;
degrease the areas being prepared for painting. To do this, you will need a special product, for example, NEWTON degreaser;
Apply zinc primer to the rusted areas. Shake the can and spray the product onto the body at a distance of 20-30 cm from the surface. The primer is applied in a thin layer;

Zinc primer perfectly fights rust and stops corrosive destruction.

leave the machine for 30-40 minutes so that the composition dries;
Wipe the body with a dry cloth and remove all dirt from it.

This completes the preparation of the washing machine body for painting. The primer perfectly protects the metal walls of the machine from moisture and prevents further appearance of traces of rust.

We are restoring the building

The easiest way to restore the body of an automatic washing machine is with aerosol paints. Special supermarkets sell enamel for large household appliances (it is ideal for coating metal surfaces). The product is applied over the primer.

The machine is painted as follows:

from a distance of 20-30 cm, spray paint on the walls of the machine;
after 30 minutes, apply another layer of enamel;
sand the painted surface with fine sandpaper;
spray the third and final coat of paint.

At +25 °C, the special enamel dries in half an hour, but the paint becomes resistant to temperature changes and humid air only after a couple of days.

Once the paint is dry, you can remove the masking tape from the body. It’s so easy to “reanimate” a washing machine that is very rusty. By treating the affected areas with zinc primer and special enamel for household appliances, there is no fear that rust will appear in these places again.

There is another restoration method that involves the use of a grinding tool. First, all rusted areas should be cleaned with a brush, then washed with a damp cloth. Afterwards, the rust is removed with a cleaning wheel. In more detail, the algorithm of actions will be as follows:

remove rust with a 120-grit grinding wheel;
sand the entire body with 220-330 grit (this will avoid a distinct freshly painted spot on the machine, everything will be painted evenly);
Apply a rust converter to the corroded areas;
level the body with zinc primer;
sand the primed areas first with a tool with 500-600 grain, and then manually with 1000 grain;
degrease the surface and remove dust from it;
paint the panel in several layers;
After the enamel has dried, apply a layer of varnish to the body.

You can deal with rust on the body of an automatic machine using any of the following methods. In the second case, the result will be a more even and smooth surface than when removing stains manually with sandpaper.

Why is your washing machine affected by corrosion?

Usually, after rust appears on a machine, the owners do not even try to analyze why this happened. Having painted the washing machine, they continue to use it in the same mode, under the same conditions that initially led to the problem. Therefore, the story of metal corrosion often repeats itself.

In fact, everything is obvious. Rust appears on machines installed in rooms with high humidity, or whose body is constantly exposed to water. To prevent the situation from reoccurring, it is necessary to combat dampness in the room. fight indoor dampness

In general, manufacturers do not recommend using automatic machines in rooms where it is too humid, where steam is generated or condensation appears. Despite this, many owners install washing machines in bathrooms. “Wet” air in such a room is a daily occurrence, so the chance of rust appearing on household appliances is very high.

If the washing machine is installed in the bathroom, then keep the door to the room open at all times. This will help the moisture evaporate. In addition, it is recommended to organize forced ventilation. The lower the humidity level, the lower the likelihood of rust appearing on the automatic machine.

“We put a barrier” to corrosion

It is within the power of each user to prevent the appearance of rust on the SMA. To avoid such an unpleasant phenomenon, it is necessary to maintain a normal level of humidity in the room where the machine is installed, and wipe the case daily with a dry cloth. In addition, it is recommended: wipe the case periodically

place a filter element in front of the entrance to the machine - it will trap impurities contained in tap water;
once every 3-4 months, do a dry wash with citric acid or vinegar;
periodically wipe the body of the “home assistant” with a vinegar solution with added salt;
After each use of the washing machine, wipe the powder receptacle and drum cuff dry, leave the door open for ventilation.

It is strictly forbidden to rub rusted areas of the machine body with powder or other aggressive means. This will damage the metal even more; harmful microorganisms will “settle” in the scratches. It is better to act “by science” - clean the stains with sandpaper, treat the areas with a special anti-corrosion primer and paint over them with enamel.