my wrought iron fence is starting to get rust damage & needs painting...whats the best way to fix it?

Answer 1

Rustoleum is my new best friend. I collect wrought iron and most of it is outside year long. First, wire brush off any loose, chipped, flaking rusty areas. Then give it two coats of Rustoleum metal primer (it comes out rusty brown colored). It encapsulates the rust, protects it from getting new rust and stops any existing rust. Then give it two coats of Rustoleum Wrought Iron Texture paint. It will be good as new and you won't have to do it again. Every other product I have used, including Hammerite, were severe disappointments because I saw rust again in short order and had to paint them again. This stuff really works and the only time you will need to touch it up is if the paint gets dinged by something hard enough to bend the metal or you have a fire.

A few hints. Get one of those trigger devices that fit on the top of the spray paint container. Not only does it save you finger fatigue, but it helps you stay 6-8 inches from the surface which precludes runs, drips and errors. Second, wear a face mask because the spray paint becomes air bourne and you will breathe that. Absolutely follow the time schedule on the cans to let it fully cure before adding the next coats for the best protection.

Answer 2

Wipe it down with "ospho" that actually changes the rust into a different compound..brush the white off that it turned to and prime one coat then paint with a finish paint..Oil base on metal is better than a latex..here is all about ospho

http://www.ospho.com/

Answer 3

You need to scrape off the rust and then prime area first , then paint it with a paint such as Rustoleum. Ask for directions at the hardware store. Make sure you have proper ventilation as this has an odor. Good Luck!!!

Answer 4

I suggest getting it sand-blasted to remove the rust and then repainting it with a durable outdoor paint for metels like iron. Rustolium is a good one. If you don't sand it VERY good or get it sandblasted the rust will eat right back through the paint.

Answer 5

paint it with hammerite paint .it kills the rust and paints hardened

Answer 6

get a jar of navel jelly, paint it on wait till it turns black, [drys] then paint it.