Metal is an excellent, useful, eco-friendly, and easily retained material. One problem with it, though, is that most metal rusts sooner or later. If it holds even a small quantity of iron, the metal will oxidize when exposed to air and humidity. Oxidation on iron and metal is easy to find by its reddish brown color and its tendency to powder or flake off. Rust makes solid bubbles under paint, eventually erupting into scratches that erode the metal until it crumbles. If there is rust in your life, whether on tools, metal furniture, fittings, posts, or fencing, it is good to deal with it as soon as you can. Before you start, here are a few steps to take when painting rusted surfaces.

Steps to Paint Rusted Metal Surface with Aerosol Spray

Supplies you’ll need:-

  • Any Metal Surface (Patio Furniture, Door etc.)
  • Wire wheel brush
  • 80/120 Grit sandpaper
  • Scrub brush
  • Sanding block 
  • Drop cloth 
  • Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Rusty Metal Primer Spray 
  • Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch Acrylic Spray Paint 

Loosen the Rust

You can either do it by hand or utilize a wire wheel brush attachment inserted into a hand drill. If you have to prepare a large rusty metal surface, utilize a sand blaster to remove the rust. A sandblaster makes use of compressed air and debris of sand to blow off the surface of the metal.

Sand the Surface

Sand carefully with an 80-grit sandpaper, then with a finer 120-grit sandpaper. Sweep away your work area with a broom to avoid getting debris on the surface during the painting process.

Wash the Surface

Pine, orange and other citrus-based cleaners will work fine. Utilize a scrub brush to scrub the surface and rinse clean with water.

Prime the Surface

Apply Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Rusty Metal Primer Spray evenly across the metal surface which is made for heavily rusted metal. It is significant to apply the primer evenly, fully covering the metal surface. If even a small area of metal is exposed, rust will one more time form, forcing a repeat of the procedure. It will save your time in the long run if you make sure a rust-free surface at this stage in the procedure.

Paint the Surface

Apply two coats of metal-approved spray paint which is Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Acrylic Spray Paint to the metal surfaces and the frames. Let the paint to dry for two hours between coats.

Final Touch

After the paint cures, then spray it with second coat of paint. Apply two more coats of paint, letting paint to dry for two hours between coats. Let dry overnight earlier than use.

Closure

With your painting done, it is now time to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your hard work. There are few things to have in mind for the weekend warrior. Ensure to paint your rusted metal instantly upon completion of step two. You can see that it does not take longer for metal to oxidize. Waiting even 24 hours can take you back to square one in the procedure. A job done right is absolutely worth doing, especially when it helps to change an eyesore into something worth appreciative.

 

Helpful Tips:

  • Wear a mask to defend yourself from debris in the air while sanding.
  • For railings and fences, remember setting up a large piece of cardboard, lightweight wood, or hanging a drop cloth or sheet as a shield against overspray that would blow onto different objects. 
  • If you scrape, sand or remove old paint, you could release lead dust. Lead is toxic. Contact to lead dust can cause severe illness, such as brain damage, especially in children.
  • After the usage of aerosol primer (or paint), tip the can upside down and depress the nozzle for a few seconds until paint stops popping out. Next, wipe off the nozzle with a cloth. This avoids the nozzle from being clogged whenever you use the can.