How Do You Fix a Rusted Dryer Top

Put on a dust mask and sand rusty areas on top of the dryer where the paint is scratched or chipped using medium-grit sandpaper. Use a wire brush to remove heavier areas of rust, if any exist, and sand the brush marks to smooth rough edges.

Can you paint the top of a dryer?

Shake a can of appliance-grade enamel spray paint that is manufactured for clothes dryers until the paint is thoroughly mixed. Alternatively, use a rust- and moisture-resistant epoxy spray paint.

How do you fix a rusted surface?

Apply Primer and Paint: Apply two coats of Zero Rust paint or primer to the prepared, clean surface. Wait for each coat to dry before applying another. Once the primer or Zero Rust dries, sand the entire area again with 600 grit sandpaper, clean with wax and grease remover, and then topcoat with your automotive paint.