Refinishing Metal Surfaces
What You'll Need
- Wire brush or steel wool
- Iron oxide primer
- Paintbrushes
- Spray paint or wide paintbrush and paint for meta
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of the old layers of paint and rust on metal furniture can be removed
by scrubbing with a firm wire brush or steel wool. Rub until surface is
smooth, then wash with water. Let dry.
- Apply iron oxide primer, which inhibits rust, to surface. Let dry.
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For quick finishes and for furniture with filigree or other small
decorative features, spray paint provides complete coverage and is easy
to apply. Hold can about 12 inches away from surface, lightly spray, and
let dry. Repeat until all metal is covered. For large metal surfaces or
if you have a custom paint color in mind, use a brush to apply paint in
thin coats. Let dry between each coat.
