Thread Number: 67339
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
How best to patch rust holes? |
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Post# 900524   9/26/2016 at 10:21 (2,740 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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I've been dealing with a bit of rust-through in outer tubs lately and I'd like to know how best to address it.
I've got a TOL 1983 GE Filter Flo mentioned in another thread with a pencil-eraser-sized rust hole in the sump area of the outer tub. It is not near any hose connections. My other machine is a Maytag A107 with a small hole in the outer tub next to the tub-to-pump hose nipple. I was advised in the GE thread to look into using fiberglass tape to make the repair, then give the machine a healthy dose of POR-15. I've never approached a repair this way before. How should I do this, and especially what sort of prep should I do? As for the Maytag A107, I am putting this washer in service at a friend's house. I am afraid that a layered fiberglass tape repair may either restrict flow though the tub-to-pump hose nipple or result in a buildup of material on the outside of the tub in such a way that the hose cannot properly seat and seal on the nipple. Should I just use some 2-part plumber's epoxy putty and POR-15? My primary concern is that the nipple may try to flex slightly (hose wants to stay still, tub is moving around on its suspension). I don't want any flexing of this area to cause the repair to fail prematurely. I have little experience with rust, and no experience patching holes. If anyone can give some instructions or post links to instructions, especially with pictures, I would be VERY thankful! Thank you all, Dave The link is to the original thread on the GE. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Volvoguy87's LINK |
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Post# 900566 , Reply# 3   9/26/2016 at 18:24 (2,739 days old) by ken (NYS)   |   | |
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Post# 900585 , Reply# 5   9/26/2016 at 22:45 (2,739 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI)   |   | |
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What is the smallest container of POR 15? I see quarts for $37, little pricey when you only need a dab. |
Post# 900616 , Reply# 6   9/27/2016 at 05:46 (2,739 days old) by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)   |   | |
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POR is a great product and the manufacturer knows it. It can be hard to work with and dehydrates quickly. I never buy anything but small cans of it because I know once a can is opened I might as well use it all up. |
Post# 900627 , Reply# 7   9/27/2016 at 08:13 (2,739 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland )   |   | |
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Look on their website, you can buy a six pack of small cans |
Post# 900636 , Reply# 8   9/27/2016 at 08:46 (2,739 days old) by ken (NYS)   |   | |
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That's why I stated loose and flaking rust. The surface has to be solid but does not need to be down to clean, bare metal. This was one of the attributes the makers of POR 15 were looking to meet when developing the paint so the work of having to remove 100% of the rust could be avoided. They state on their website that POR 15 adheres better to a rusty surface than clean metal. I wasn't saying to leave metal that was in scales and ready to fall off in place.
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