I bought a new cast iron water fountain a few months ago..it is beautiful...but I am disappointed that it is going rusty in some spots. It is a large outdoor fountain.
2007-03-21 14:36:11 · 8 answers · asked by barbtheaussie 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Take a wire brush and scale it and then purchase some POR-15 from your local auto store for about 30.00 a quart. ( stand's for "paint onto rust") Once you have painted it wait for it to tack up and take a Krylon or rustolium of your color and cover the POR-15 thoroughly and let it dry. The Krylon will give it UV protective qualities and keep it from breaking down in the sunlight. The POR-15 will inhibit the rust and should keep it nice for quite some time. It is used in automotive use and farm vehicles a lot. I just redid my jeep frame and many people use it on 4x4's all the time and swear by it for years of use!!!
2007-03-21 14:52:18 · answer #1 · answered by Scotty 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cast Iron Rust Prevention
2016-12-28 11:47:47 · answer #2 · answered by oshell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Porters Rust Paint
2016-10-20 08:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to keep the rust away is a uniform coating of paint. It will need to be cleaned, rust removed and primed first, then sprayed with a rust inhibiting paint, like RustOleum.
2007-03-21 14:44:35 · answer #4 · answered by Corky R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I am not mistaken, they let them go this way as they are not treated. I don't care for that look myself.
You may have to sandblast and apply some decent rust preventive primer and finish coat. Rust Oleum makes some great long lasting paints for metal.
2007-03-21 14:42:14 · answer #5 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are going to have to put a protective barrier to prevent moisture from coming in contact with the cast. It does rust quickly.
Any good rust preventative spray paint will be fine. Rustoleum comes to mind.
2007-03-21 14:41:01 · answer #6 · answered by Bare B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not coat it with 'instant rust'. There is a product in the Porters Paint range that will make it look rusty but is a protective coating. See links:
http://www.homesite.com.au/outdoors/ideas-and-designs/ten-inspiring-landscaping-ideas/2
http://www.porterspaints.com.au/default.aspx (click on products > liquid rust.)
2007-03-23 12:40:57 · answer #7 · answered by Billy T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local pool supply company they have chemicals that remove rust stains from pools and fountains and may be able to help having it clear coated might be another option
2007-03-21 17:06:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋