Tub Question

Hi Newbe. If it can be fixed, POR-15 is the stuff to use. I, however, follow a set routine before I make such repairs. Maybe it will be of use to you, too.
First, I clean up everything - just as well as I can. Sometimes the rust is caused by a piece of iron which is still lying around...sometimes in cleaning I find out it was not as bad as I thought (should still be fixed, though) and, too often, I find out there is even worse damage than I thought.
Next, how bad is the rust? All the way through or just about?
Just a bit flaky?
Or maybe not really there after the cleaning up?
If there is a real hole, then you will need to work with a two component epoxy - I like JB-Weld, but there are many epoxies made for repairing car radiators or heating systems which will work. Just follow the directions exactly.
If the rust was just superficial, POR-15 it - but follow those directions to the letter or you will end up creating a rust bucket faster than you thought possible - not to mention the heath risks the stuff poses.
If it was really just surface rust, then you will have to decide...I'd still be inclined to coat it. The iron phosphate rust inhibitors alone are not enough here. You will have too much aggressive warm water and moisture working on this tub for such things to do any good.
I do not think it is a good idea to just glop a bunch of silicone caulk onto the hole or rusty area.
I hope this helps, let us know how it works out - nice washers, really.


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Post# 169134 11/22/2006 at 09:03 (6,364 days old) by newbe ()
Checkrate/Likes I have a Maytag A208 that I am rebuilding. The machine has been taken apart and I have noticed some rust on the inside of the outer drum. Is there a "fix" for this or should I start looking for a replacement drum? Thank You

Post# 169143 , Reply# 1 11/22/2006 at 09:47 (6,364 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)
Checkrate/Likes POR-15.

Post# 169335 , Reply# 2 11/23/2006 at 10:45 (6,363 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains)
Checkrate/Likes *a bit more info* Hi Newbe. If it can be fixed, POR-15 is the stuff to use. I, however, follow a set routine before I make such repairs. Maybe it will be of use to you, too. First, I clean up everything - just as well as I can. Sometimes the rust is caused by a piece of iron which is still lying around...sometimes in cleaning I find out it was not as bad as I thought (should still be fixed, though) and, too often, I find out there is even worse damage than I thought. Next, how bad is the rust? All the way through or just about? Just a bit flaky? Or maybe not really there after the cleaning up? If there is a real hole, then you will need to work with a two component epoxy - I like JB-Weld, but there are many epoxies made for repairing car radiators or heating systems which will work. Just follow the directions exactly. If the rust was just superficial, POR-15 it - but follow those directions to the letter or you will end up creating a rust bucket faster than you thought possible - not to mention the heath risks the stuff poses. If it was really just surface rust, then you will have to decide...I'd still be inclined to coat it. The iron phosphate rust inhibitors alone are not enough here. You will have too much aggressive warm water and moisture working on this tub for such things to do any good. I do not think it is a good idea to just glop a bunch of silicone caulk onto the hole or rusty area. I hope this helps, let us know how it works out - nice washers, really.