Rusted dishwasher rack

12-07-2011, 03:11 PM	#1
dinosaur1 Member   Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 841	Rusted dishwasher rack The top rack on our dishwasher is slightly rusted. Since were buying a new one I'm trying to sell this one. Is there any safe way to make it look better other than replacing the rack itself?

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12-07-2011, 03:22 PM	#2
joecaption Member   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,327	Rusted dishwasher rack Good luck trying to sell a used one, not much of a market for it. Best to buy a new one but by the time you pay for it and the shipping may not be worth it.

12-07-2011, 03:42 PM	#3
housegsx Member   Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 138	Rusted dishwasher rack Get the rust off then maybe try some white Plasti-Dip.

12-07-2011, 06:33 PM	#4
hardwareman #1 HAWKEYE FAN     Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,433	Rusted dishwasher rack they do make a special rack/repair coating for the racks. Its kind of pricey though. __________________ ................."I want a house that has gotten over all its troubles. I dont' want to spend the rest of life bringing up a young and inexperienced house"...........

12-07-2011, 07:20 PM	#5
noquacks Member   Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: se Posts: 956	Rusted dishwasher rack I agree- not worth the hassle/project time/effort/expense. Rust will only come back. __________________ Alexander Pope: [a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing]