Maytag j2l painting restoration

[dermacie]

I just purchased a 1950s maytag j2l and need help! The gaskets look worn although it doesnt seem to leak. Good running motor have used it several times. I purchased the tub gasket and one for the lid on eBay. How do I install them? Any tips on painting it?

Thanks derek

 

[bradross]

Paint recommendation ...

Hi Derek,

I have used Rustoleum White Appliance Epoxy spray paint successfully when I re-painted my 1948 Kenmore wringer washer. Be careful not to spray on too heavily at first, or it does run. Best to do several light coats.

As you're probably aware, only the bottom skirt and legs, and the wringer assembly, are "paintable" steel. If you need to do any repair work on the porcelain tub, I would recommend a liquid porcelain repair enamel that comes in a little bottle with a small brush. You can do spot repairs quite successfully with it. Regular spray paint will never stick properly to the enamel tub.

Have fun with your restoration!

 

[e2l-arry]

I'm not sure . . .

Because I have an E2LP machine but I think you have to take the tub out to replace the gasket. Mine doesn't have that but the tub removal is the same. You have to remove the 6 bolts from the center plate and maybe the wringer post too. Then lift the tub out, replace the gasket and lower the tub back in. If you have the older gulmite bolts you'd bee a special wrench. Also a new center plate to tub gasket. Not expensive or hard to do. But think first if this is something you're comfortable doing. It's not that difficult but appears intimidating at first. Lot's of folks here can help if you need it. I also used the whit epoxy spray paint on most of my washer and I'm still, 2 years later, happy with the results.
Good Luck,

Larry

 

[dermacie]

Thank you Bradross and Larry

I bought the epoxy paint today and the gaskets have arrived hopefully work on it tomorrow.

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[e2l-arry]

Sanding and primer

are part of it too. I used a Mouse Sander all the way down to bare metal where I had to. Sanded the rest just enough. Then cleaned with a tack cloth a wiped over with rubbing alcohol. NOW you have a surface you can prime and then paint and it will never flake or chip off. Should last another 50 years!

 

[dermacie]

Wow

What a transformation I hope mine turns out half as good

 

[e2l-arry]

No reason it shouldn't

Just take your time and work carefully. Like Brad says, several light coats and keep it even. Then after it was done and I let it cure for a few days. Then I buffed it with auto polish and that evened out any rougher texture that was uneven.

Ask Brad for a picture of his 48 Kenmore he painted. Truly a masterpiece!

Have Fun!

Larry

 

[dermacie]

Painting

I have painted the machine and used some rubbing compound and wax on it and has made it look much more presentable in my laundry room. Now I just need decals!