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Spray painted dryer bulkhead
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Post# 697741   8/20/2013 at 16:37 (3,898 days old) by kenmore70 (New York)        

I recently spray painted the bulkhead on a Kenmore Dryer from 1971, using the Whirlpool Grey Spray Paint (Part #350938). I sanded it down first, and also in between coats. I know from reading other posts in the past that it's not really recommended, but I wanted to give it a try. This dryer will not be used much, maybe one load a week. I am really curious to see how long it will last. I don't have a very good before picture of the whole thing, so I posted a few.




Post# 697742 , Reply# 1   8/20/2013 at 16:37 (3,898 days old) by kenmore70 (New York)        
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Post# 697744 , Reply# 2   8/20/2013 at 16:38 (3,898 days old) by kenmore70 (New York)        
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Pic 3

Post# 697749 , Reply# 3   8/20/2013 at 17:08 (3,898 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Looks like new!


Post# 697798 , Reply# 4   8/20/2013 at 22:34 (3,898 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

I'd let it sit and cure very well in a dry room for a few weeks before reinstalling.
I think the finish will end up harder that way.


Post# 697983 , Reply# 5   8/21/2013 at 22:28 (3,897 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Repainted WP Dryer Bulkhead

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It looks good I have done this many times, I usually just let it dry over night and then reassemble the dryer and run the machine on high heat to bake the finish for a while and then let it rest. Heating the finish is MUCH faster than letting it air dry for a few weeks, just like they do when painting cars.



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